Welcome to the world of Asian pear pies! These delectable treats are a delightful blend of sweet and tart Asian pears encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Asian pear pie. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with this delicious and unique dessert. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate Asian pear pie!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN PEAR PIE
Celebrate the Season - Fall Baking Recipe Magazine Contest 2010 shared by Lisa Keys from Middlebury, CT
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with ginger ale, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl. Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half. Shape into 2 flattened rounds on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable.
- Heat oven to 500°F. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/3 cup flour, the brown sugar and five-spice powder. In large bowl, gently toss pears and lemon juice; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and toss again.
- On lightly floured surface, roll one round of pastry into circle 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths and place in pie plate. Unfold pastry and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Spoon filling into pastry-lined plate; dot with butter.
- Trim overhanging edge of bottom pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate. Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Place pastry over filling and unfold; trim, seal and flute edge. Brush top with egg white. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place pie plate on a cookie sheet. Place in oven.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 3 1/2 g
FRESH PEAR PIE
This is quite a refreshing dessert. Serve plain, or with whipped cream or ice cream.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Pear Pie Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack.
- Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest in mixing bowl. Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan.
- Arrange pear slices in layers in the pastry-lined pan, sprinkling the sugar mixture over each layer. Dot with butter and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Roll out remaining dough for the top crust. Use your finger dipped in a small bowl of water to moisten the rim of the bottom crust. Place top crust over filling, and trim edge using kitchen shears or a sharp paring knife. Fold edge under bottom crust, pressing to seal. Flute edge. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes longer. Allow to cool several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 317.8 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
HOMEMADE PEAR PIE
I entered this pie in a local baking contest and ended up winning! Bartlett pears hold up well when baked, adding a nice layer of texture. -Darlene Jacobson, Waterford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; add to pear mixture and toss to coat., On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough into an 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 45-50 minutes. Cover edges loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SUGAR FREE APPLE, PEAR OR ASIAN PEAR PIE
There's no added sugar in this pie, but no one will know! Make your own crust or buy pre-made pie crust in the dairy section (Pillsbury works well).
Provided by The Sensible Cook
Categories Apple
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl stir together fruit, pie spice, tapioca, olive oil, and concentrate. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes. Pour mixture into the pie shell and top with pie crust. Vent top crust. Bake 60 to 75 minutes or until top crust is golden brown. Remove pie from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 254.4, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 17.1, Protein 3.2
SOUR CREAM PEAR PIE
This pie is a favorite with my family. I make it a lot for Mother's Day and birthdays. It's a different flavor, and a nice change from the ordinary.
Provided by Tanya Belt
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Pear Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon and salt. Mix in the egg and sour cream until smooth. Add pears, and stir gently until coated. Pour the mixture into a graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. While the pie is baking, make the topping in a medium bowl. Stir together the sugar and flour. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over the pie.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.3 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 327.3 mg, Sugar 53 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe Asian pears: Look for pears that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet, fragrant aroma.
- Peel and core the pears: Use a sharp knife to peel the pears, then cut them in half and remove the cores. You can also use a melon baller to remove the cores.
- Slice the pears thinly: Cut the pears into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly in the pie.
- Use a deep-dish pie plate: A deep-dish pie plate will help to prevent the pie from overflowing. You can also use a regular pie plate, but you may need to trim the excess dough around the edges.
- Chill the pie dough before baking: This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling: This usually takes about 45-50 minutes. You can check the pie by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the pie is done.
Conclusion:
Asian pear pie is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and juicy pears are complemented perfectly by the flaky pie crust and the spices in the filling. With a little planning and effort, you can make this pie at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.
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