Pear Crumb Pie

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell

Topping:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter or margarine

Directions:

Combine filling ingredients; spoon into pasty shell. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 40 minutes longer. Cover edges with foil if necessary.

User Reviews:

This was a wonderfully refreshing change. I used bosc pears so there was just a hint of crunchiness which went well with the crumb topping. It was a hit in my family!

submitted by pats on November 02, 2003

The idea of pear pie has always appealed to me, but I never tasted it until I cooked up this recipe. It definitely lived up to my expectations for pear pie, and satisfied the 10 or so co-workers I shared it with.

submitted by emmylou on November 01, 2003

I was surprised by how good this pie turned out! I can't wait to share it with friends... very tasty!

Submitted by Ryan Snyder on December 09, 1999

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