Almond Topped Pear Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Topped Pear Pie

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Ground Ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dark Corn Syrup
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• Unbaked 9 Inch Pie Shell
• Unbleached Flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

How to Make Almond Topped Pear Pie

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Add 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Stir until smooth.
4. Add 6 medium ripe pears (peeled, cored, and sliced) and toss gently until well coated.
5. Pour the pear mixture into your 9-inch unbaked pie crust.
6. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
7. Cut in 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Stir in 1/2 cup sliced almonds.
9. Sprinkle the almond topping evenly over the pear filling.
10. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 60-75 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the crust is cooked through. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
11. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!