Cheddar-Pear Pie

Name: Cheddar-Pear Pie
Ingredients: 5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell
1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1

Combine pears and 1/3 cup sugar in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 12 to 14 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove from heat. (Drain excess liquid, if necessary.)
2

Process pears in a blender until smooth; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla. Set aside.
3

Line pie shell with aluminum foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
4

Bake on lowest oven rack at 425° for 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake 4 more minutes.
5

Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
6

Spoon pear mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover edges with aluminum foil.
7

Bake at 425° for 25 minutes.