Description
This Easy Pear Pie is a delightful dessert showcasing the natural sweetness of fresh pears, wrapped in a flaky pie crust for a comforting and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 double pie crust
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 5 cups peeled and chunked pears
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
- Add the chunked pears and lemon juice to the bowl, gently tossing to coat the pears with the mixture.
- Place one pie crust into a pie dish and fill it with the pear mixture. Dot with butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges, and make a few slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or some vanilla extract to the pear filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Easy Pear Pie, Pear Pie Recipe, Dessert Recipes, American Pie, Fruit Pie