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Fresh Pear Pie




Source of Recipe


by Grandpoohbah, from Carol at Allrecipes.com


Recipe Introduction


This is quite a refreshing dessert. Serve plain, or with
whipped cream. Makes 1 - 9 inch pie (8 servings).


List of Ingredients




1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
5 cups peeled and sliced pears
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice


Recipe



1) Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon rind in mixing bowl.

2) Arrange pears in layers in a 9-inch pastry lined pan, sprinkling sugar mixture over each layer. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Roll out remaining dough; cut slits for escape of steam. Moisten rim of bottom crust. Place top crust over filling. Fold edge under bottom crust, pressing to seal. Flute edge.

3) Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C), and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes.