Coconut-Streusel Pear Pie

Name: Coconut-Streusel Pear Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; TOPPING:; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

I remember my mom making this pie when I was growing up. I make several while I have fresh pears from the family tree, then freeze them for later. One taste tester declared it “the best pear pie I have ever eaten.” —Paula Hoffman, Plainview, Nebraska

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Add pears and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Pour into pastry.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut; sprinkle over top. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 306 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Pear-Adise on a Plate in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011

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tsinclair

Nov 10, 2015

fyi: 1 lb. fresh pears sliced = 2 cups
Donalee2

Dec 30, 2011

I HAVEN'T MADE THIS YET BUT IT SOUNDS WONDERFUL. WE GOT A BOX OF FRESH PEARS FOR XMAS AND THEY ARE REPENING ALL AT ONCE SO THOUGHT THIS SOUNDED LIKE A WONDERFUL RECIPE.I AM GOING TO JUST PUT IT IN A 9X9 INCH PAN I THINK. WE DON'T NEED THE CALORIES OR FAT OF THE CRUST.CANT'S WAIT TO TRY THIS.
bobbical

Oct 21, 2011

This pie is so delicious, light and very very tasty. It was a hit at our house. It is easy to make, too!
kc2295

Oct 15, 2011

This is so yummy! I made one for a family dinner and it was a real hit. I've already had a second request for another one.
rhonda1

Oct 9, 2011

I decided to try this recipe since my husband does not like apple pie. It was a hit, we both loved it. My husband does not even eat many sweets, but together we had this whole pie eat in 2 days.