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Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert Recipe

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This never-fails pear recipe turns out moist, firm and fruity every time. Some members of our family request these rich squares instead of cake for their birthdays.

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Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 9 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups chopped peeled ripe pears

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice; stir into dry ingredients with a fork. Remove 1 cup to another bowl; stir in the remaining sugar and set aside for the topping.
Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, for filling, combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt and cinnamon in a small saucepan; slowly stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
Toss pears with remaining cornstarch; spoon over crust. Top with filling. Sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 430 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 119 mg cholesterol, 511 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert in Country Woman September/October 2006, p41

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Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2012 by 10sChick

This is a seriously EPIC dessert. It's like pie with an alternative to the same old crust. I've only tried it room temp with a dollop of whipped cream. AMAZING. Can't wait to taste it cold. And it doesn't scream "Pears!". Once it's cooked with that thick cinnamon filling, it's almost like apple pie in the middle. When the family gets home tonight, they will be all over this.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by jmkasprak

Don't you love it when your baking results turn out just like the picture? This dessert reminded me of a really dense apple crumb pie with a wonderfully thick crust. It could easily be served like a breakfast pastry as well.

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2011 by izzieme

This is the second time I've made this. The first time I was distracted and forgot to put the egg yolks and lemon juice in the dough and wondered why it wasn't browning. But after all was said and done it tasted great. My neighbors loved it with a bit of cream, and I loved it cold! I've just made it again (remembering to put all the ingredients in.) minus a bit of sugar and it looks gorgeous. Just like the picture! This is definitely a keeper for Autumn when pears are in season. Makes the house smell wonderful too!