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    Pear & Cherry Almond-Crunch Pie

    Source of Recipe

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    List of Ingredients

    Crust
    1 cup All-Purpose Flour
    heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons butter
    2 tablespoons shortening
    2 to 4 tablespoons ice water

    Filling
    8 cups peeled, cored, sliced pears (about 3 pounds whole pears)
    1/4 cup Pie Filling Enhancer
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    2/3 cup sugar
    1 cup dried cherries, sweet or tart
    1 teaspoon almond extract

    Topping
    5 tablespoons butter
    1/2 cup light brown sugar
    1/2 cup Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
    1/2 cup almond brittle crunch or toasted diced almonds

    Recipe

    Crust: In a mixing bowl, the bowl of an electric mixer, or food processor, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the butter and shortening, mixing till well -- combined and crumbly. Then drizzle ice water over the mixture, tossing till it begins to come together. Gather it into a ball, flatten slightly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes, covered.

    Filling & Topping: In a large bowl, stir together the filling ingredients, mixing till well-combined. Set aside. Mix the topping ingredients together till crumbly; set aside.

    Assembly: Roll the pie crust into a 12-inch round, and lay it gently into a 9-inch pie plate. Spoon in the filling, then sprinkle the topping over the filling.

    Bake the pie in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375°F, and bake an additional 45 minutes, or until the top is brown and filling is bubbly. Yield: 1 pie, about 12 servings.

 

 

 


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