Description
Dutch Pear Pie is a delectable dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with a hint of spice, all enveloped in a buttery pie crust and topped with a crunchy streusel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 5 cups peeled and sliced pears
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of salt
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears with granulated sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss until well coated.
- Pour the pear mixture into the unbaked pie crust and dot with pieces of salted butter.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter for the streusel topping until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the pear filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pears are bubbly and the topping is golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, choose ripe, juicy pears. Optional caramel sauce adds an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Dutch-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Dutch Pear Pie, dessert, pie, pears, streusel, American cuisine