DEEP-DISH PEAR/CRANBERRY PIE

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This is such an easy-to-make pie. The only real work is in coring and slicing the pears, or mixing up the crust if you make your own. I use a refrigerated pie crust--I find them to be just as good as homemade in most cases.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 c sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
6 medium pears cored and sliced
1 c fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 refrigerated pie crust, top crust only

Steps:

  • 1. In a very large bowl combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and ginger. Add pear slices and cranberries; toss gently to coat.
  • 2. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish or casserole.
  • 3. Roll out the pastry dough and place on top of baking dish. Crimp edges and make slits in top. May brush top of crust with a little milk and sprinkle with some sugar.
  • 4. Bake in a 375-degree oven, uncovered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until pear mixture is bubbly.
  • 5. Cool pie about 30 minutes and serve warm.

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