Lemon Pear Pie
My husband loves all kinds of fruit, so he's a big fan of this fast-to-fix pie. The lemon and pear flavors taste fantastic together.—Carolina Hofeldt, Lloyd, Montana6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 3 cans (15 ounces each) pear halves, drained and cubed
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook and stir over
- low heat for 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from
- the heat; fold in pears. Pour into pastry shell.
- Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and
- filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store pie in the
- refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.