Delicious Homemade Classic Pear Pie Recipe

Indulge in a classic American dessert with this homemade pear pie recipe that combines sweet, juicy pears with a flaky, buttery crust. This pie is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• 6-7 ripe, firm pears
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel, core, and slice the pears.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced pears, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat the pears evenly.
3. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the pear mixture into the crust.
4. Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the pear filling. Trim any excess crust and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
5. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar for a golden finish.
6. Make a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
7. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Let the pie cool before serving. Enjoy a slice of warm pear pie on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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