Fall Pear Pie

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 cups thinly sliced peeled pears
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the pears, sugar, tapioca and nutmeg; let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Line a pie plate with bottom crust; add pear mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Cut large slits in top. Brush with egg.
  3. 3
    Bake at 375° for 55-60 minutes or until the pears are tender. Remove to a wire rack. Pour cream through slits if desired. Cool.

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