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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 4, 2010
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It's a recipe redo! Our original Gingered Pear Pie gets a makeover. Check out the new and improved version.

Spiced Gingered Pear Pie

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears (6 medium)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie pan.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in ginger and lemon peel. Add pears; toss gently. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Dot with butter. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust. Brush crust with water; sprinkle with 4 teaspoons sugar.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until pears are tender and crust is golden brown. After 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.

Nutrition

420 Calories
14g Total Fat
2g Protein
74g Total Carbohydrate
32g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
14g
21%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
280mg
11%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
25%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
32g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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