Pear Cranberry Pie With Crumb Topping Recipe

A scrumptious autumn masterpiece! This Pear Cranberry Pie, inspired by a Food & Wine magazine classic, features a buttery, gingersnap-crumb topping and a sweet-tart cranberry pear filling. Use your favorite pie dough (or store-bought for convenience) for a dessert that's both elegant and effortlessly delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 4394.1 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pear Cranberry Pie With Crumb Topping

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How to Make Pear Cranberry Pie With Crumb Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 ¼ pounds of pie dough to a 12-inch circle. Gently transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  3. Trim and crimp the edges decoratively. Brush the crust with 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. **Make the topping:** In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Stir in 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter until large crumbs form.
  6. **Make the filling:** In a large bowl, gently toss 4 medium ripe pears (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, with 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add to the fruit mixture and toss to combine.
  8. Pour the fruit filling into the chilled pie crust.
  9. Sprinkle the gingersnap crumb topping evenly over the filling.
  10. Place the pie on a baking sheet lined with foil to catch any drips.
  11. Bake for 75-90 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
  12. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

1602g

Fat

387g

Carbs

235g

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