I’ve always had a weakness for pies.
Apple pies are on top of my list and though I’ve not mustered enough confidence to put together an amazing pie crust from scratch yet, the content within is delicious.
So the other day when a refrigerated pie crust called out to me, I decided I’d quickly whip up a apple pie for the kids (erm, me!) and throw in the remaining pears in the fruit basket as well.
Thus was born…
our Apple-Pear Pie.
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No I did not think up the recipe from scratch. It’s actually a pool of different recipes (with a strong foundation on Grandma Ople’s recipe) found on some of my favorite cooking sites…
with the hope of putting forth a worthy pie that puts a smile on my husband and children’s faces.
Plus my recipe allows me to be content knowing that I tried to make the recipe as healthy as I could considering the essential elements in any pie.
- 9 " refrigerated whole wheat or regular pie crust shell
- 3 big Gala or Delicious Red apples I use the sweeter apples to cut down on the amount of sugar I use in the recipe-peeled and cubed/sliced
- 3 big Bartlett or Bosc pears-peeled and cubed/sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar If you'd like the pie much sweeter, make this 1/2 cup brown sugar.
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4-1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a pan, melt the butter.
- Add to the melted butter the water, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg + salt and mix well.
- Take the pan off the stove and mix in the apple + pear cubes/slices.
- Ensure each cube/slice is well coated in the sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and pop your pie into the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or till the crust in golden brown.
Now slice and serve your Apple-Pear Pie piping hot, with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
Yum!
Yum, this look incredible. I never though of apple and pears together.
Yum! I’ll bring the coffee and lets just enjoy a slice together…lol This is one pie recipe I am going to try..thanks for sharing!
Great recipe! I always make just apple, yet this would be different yet just as good I’m sure! Always looking out for new pie fillings, they are great for Summer BBQ’s!
I love pie! I’m excited about the return of blueberries this summer so I can make a few blueberry pies and freeze them. This recipe looks heavenly.
That looks so good, never had a pie with apple and pear in it! Gonna have to give this a whirl!!!
I’m not much of a pie eater but my kids are and they would love this! Thanks for sharing it.
Apple & pear sounds really good. My weakness lies with the cream pies, though. Anything with whipped cream I am all over!!!
Mmm apple and pear pie, sounds wonderful!
I’ve never thought to do pears with apples in a pie before. Sounds fabulous!
Perfect treat for fall! Yum!
Yes, I really love pie and I’ve been craving rhubarb and strawberry!
Your pie looks scrumptious! I’ve never had an apple and pear pie, this is totally a must try! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I was recently thinking ahead to our THanksgiving dinner and considering making a new dessert. I’ve never been one to stick with the same dishes year after year. I think an apple/pear pie sounds delicious… that’s it… my new dessert for this year’s family Thanksgiving get-together. Thank you!
Oh this looks really good! We love apple pie ! What a neat twist with the pears! I might have to make this for Thanksgiving!
I love pears but have never tried them in a pie! Now I’m looking forward to making them for dessert tonight 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe!
My entire family loves apples and pears, so I think this pie would be a hit! Thanks for the idea! I’ll have to make it soon.