Description
A comforting and fragrant pie featuring a delightful blend of sweet apples and juicy pears, encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe for double pie crust
- 6 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3 medium pears (about 1.5 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with one crust.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples and pears.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the fruit and toss gently to coat. Add the lemon juice and toss again.
- Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter pieces.
- Cover the pie with the second crust. Crimp the edges to seal and cut several vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the pie with foil.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of apple varieties, such as Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp or Fuji for sweetness.
- Ensure your pears are ripe but still firm to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT1H
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g