Description
This comforting dessert features a delicate, flaky crust filled with a harmonious blend of tender, sweet pears and tart, zesty cranberries. Topped with a generous layer of spiced brown sugar streusel, this pie offers a perfect textural contrast and deep, autumnal flavors. It is an ideal, reliably delicious centerpiece for family gatherings or special weekend dinners, showcasing the best seasonal produce in a simple, elegant format.
Ingredients
1 portion buttery pie crust
6 cups pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, for topping
5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the chilled pie dough into a 12-inch circle and gently press it into a 9-inch pie dish.
In a large bowl, toss the pear chunks and cranberries with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice until well coated.
Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared pie crust.
In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar and 3/4 cup flour, then stir in the melted butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of the fruit.
Bake for 65 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Cool on a wire rack before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
Keep the dough well-chilled before rolling for the flakiest result. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil for the remainder of the baking time. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg