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I take this pie to lots of different gatherings, and I make sure to have copies of the recipe with me since people always ask for it. It's amusing to see some folks puzzling over what's in the filling - they expect apples but love the subtle sweetness of the pears. -Cynthia LaBree, Elmer, New Jersey
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 346 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 311 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Cheddar Pear Pie in Taste of Home June/July 1998, p25
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Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2013 by Appy_Girl
This is a lovely pie. I did make a few changes. I added some sliced apples to the mix along with some cinnamon. I also blind baked the pie crust for about 5 minutes. Like several others I found the filling to be a tad runny. Next time I will add more cornstartch or will pre cook the pears before adding it to the pie shell. My top browned very quickly so I reduced the temp and covered it with foil.Still we enjoyed every bite. A few minor adjustments will put this pie in the winners circle.
This is a lovely pie. I did make a few changes. I added some sliced apples to the mix along with some cinnamon. I also blind baked the pie crust for about 5 minutes. Like several others I found the filling to be a tad runny. Next time I will add more cornstartch or will pre cook the pears before adding it to the pie shell. My top browned very quickly so I reduced the temp and covered it with foil.
Still we enjoyed every bite. A few minor adjustments will put this pie in the winners circle.
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by amberharden
This is one of my family's favorite pie recipes. It has come out runny a couple of times even though it was still delicious. The last time I made it though, it came out perfectly.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by wytammic
My husband loves this pie too. I haven't made it in years, but am having for Thanksgiving this year because the pears in the store were so perfect this morning. If it turns out too runny, you might try increasing the cornstarch. I believe the ripeness of the pears affects the juiciness of the the pie. My pears are pretty ripe so I will increase the cornstarch. (Actually, I'll be using flour because I don't think I have cornstarch).
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by CaseynBentley
We loved this pie so much! I made my own pie crust and used sharp cheddar. Will definitely make again!
Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by Jake1966
I recently made this pie but it came out very runny. My husband and I loved the taste of it thought! Any suggestions?
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by theresa28
I would make this pie again,my husband loves pears so this is a winner in my home and is so easy to make,I used sharp cheddar and I used a store brand pie shell.
Its in the oven now,to prepare the pie is very easy it took longer then 10 mins to prepare that was due to the peeling and slicing of the pears but everything else was very smooth.My husband loves pears so i thought this would be something he would enjoy at the moment the only thing i can say about it,is that its very simple to make.I will let ya'll know how it turns out.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by cariley
This is my favorite pie. I use Marie Callendar frozen crust and it doesn't get "soggy bottom".
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by MrsSassyAyers
Used sharp cheddar, and this pie was amazing! The only thing I didn't like was the over-browning on the top by the time the pie was finished. But the flavor....YUM! And it was unexpected, which always brings wonderful reviews.
Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2009 by kightlis
Terrific. I took this to a party yesterday and everyone loved it.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by laurie_read
this is a very yummy pie! it's so easy to make, too. the cheese on top was an added surprise.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by lisa53202
I did have some trouble with the top over-browning and the bottom crust being a tad soggy. Next time I would decrease the oven temp and increase the baking time.
Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2008 by Susie J
Oh, my gosh! This pie is delicious! It is easy to make and the pears provide such a lovely taste! I used sharp cheddar cheese (only 1/4 cup) as that is all I had in the refrigerator, and it was so good.
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