Fall Pear Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and lemon peel; set aside.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine pears and lemon juice; toss to coat.
3. 3
   Sprinkle dry ingredients over pears and toss or stir gently to coat evenly.
4. 4
   Line pie plate with bottom crust.
5. 5
   Pour pear filling in crust.
6. 6
   Top evenly with cubed butter and top with top crust.
7. 7
   Seal pie, flute edges, and cut slits in top of crust to allow steam to escape.
8. 8
   Brush with milk and sprinkle sugar over top if desired.
9. 9
   Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack.