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Pear & Prune Pie

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There is something timeless about pie.  Maybe it is the soft, flaky crust or the naturally sweet fruit…or perhaps it is the aromatic scent that fills the house while crisping in the oven! Fruit pie never goes out of style and it’s a dessert that is always in season.
With that said, enjoy this classic recipe from James Beard’s American Cookery.

With love,
Catherine & Tammy
xo
Pear & Prune Pie
(Adapted from James Beard’s American Cookery)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes – overnight
Cook Time 30-40 minutes

For pie crust you will need:
1½ cups AP flour, sifted
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons butter

For pear & prune filling you will need:
4 cups peeled and sliced pears 
½ cup chopped dried pitted prunes
½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
½ cup unsalted butter
1¼ cups brown sugar
¾ cup AP flour
Dash of cinnamon

1 cup of whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

FOR THE PIE CRUST process all ingredients for the shell in a food processor, until a soft, fine dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling out and fitting into a 9-inch pie plate.

FOR PEAR & PRUNE FILLING mix pears, prunes and grated ginger in a bowl. Set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. The mixture may be very smooth.

Pour the fruit into the unbaked pie shell. Take the butter and sugar mixture and scatter pieces over the fruit. Bake pie for 30-40 minutes or until the topping is crusty and the fruit is tender. Transfer to a cooling rack.

In a bowl, whip cream and sugar. Serve with pie and enjoy!!!

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  1. Alida says

    How delicious this pie. Great combo pear and prune. I learned about pies in england. They are such a nice pudding to have. A different version to the italian "crostata" but equally yummy. Have a good week. Take careX
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  10. Buttercup says

    I love pie and I've just been on Loretta's blog looking at her beautiful cherry pie. I may have to put on my shoes and socks and run out and get a piece of pie. Of course, it won't look as good as this.
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  11. Sharkbytes says

    OK... I have to try this one next summer. We have so many pears, I'm always looking for things to do with 'em. I love prunes too, so will save this link.
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  16. Kim says

    There is something incredible about the scent of pies when they cook... It smells sugar, butter and fruits... It can't go out of style. I espacially like this one, the garnish looks perfect!
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  22. Federica says

    I love fruit cakes but I never made ​​a real pie. Yours looks amazing, so comforting. the of Pears and plums is a great combination. Bye, have a good week
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