Description
A luscious pear caramel pie featuring tender, baked pears nestled in a creamy, sweet caramel filling, all encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust. This pie is a delightful balance of sweet and fruity flavors, perfect for holidays or any special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 4 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 4–5 medium pears)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced pears with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the melted butter until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the flour until smooth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the butter and sugar mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the heavy cream until the caramel sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Pour about half of the caramel sauce into the unbaked pie crust.
- Arrange the pear slices evenly over the caramel sauce in the pie crust.
- Pour the remaining caramel sauce over the pears.
- Carefully place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3-4 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, with optional whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For the best caramel flavor, ensure your pears are ripe but still firm.
- If you prefer a thicker caramel sauce, you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch to the mixture.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely is crucial for the caramel filling to set. Rushing this step can result in a runny pie.
- This pie can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT50M
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g