Searching for a delectable dessert that harmonizes the sweet flavors of pears and pumpkins? Look no further! This article presents a comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate pear and pumpkin pie, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With a perfect blend of juicy pears, velvety pumpkin puree, and aromatic spices, this pie embodies the essence of fall flavors and is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best pear and pumpkin pie recipe.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
A rich, crispy pecan topping and maple syrup lend a mouthwatering twist to creamy pumpkin pie. -Deborah Whitley, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, syrup, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth; pour into crust. , For topping, in a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, sugar and syrup; spoon over top., Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set, 40-45 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMBLE WITH PEAR AND CRANBERRY
Provided by James Briscione
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the crumble topping: In a food processor, combine the diced butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pecans, oats, flour, pumpkin spice and salt. Pulse in short bursts of 3 to 5 seconds until the mixture resembles little pebbles. Or combine in a bowl and mix well, then work the mixture by hand to the desired texture. Reserve, chilled. (The mixture may be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen indefinitely.)
- For the filling: Combine the pears and cranberries in a large bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch, granulated sugar, ginger, orange zest and salt over the fruit. Mix well to combine.
- Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Transfer the fruit mixture to the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Scatter the crumble topping over the fruit, covering it completely. Bake until bubbling and browned on top, about 40 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream, vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt. For a unique flavor twist, try coffee ice cream.
- In a large bowl, combine the whipping cream, sugar, pumpkin spice and vanilla extract or bourbon. Beat vigorously with a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form. Serve immediately.
PEAR AND PUMPKIN PIE
Steps:
- Make poached pears:
- In a 3-quart saucepan combine all poached pear ingredients except pears and boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Peel pears and simmer in wine mixture, covered, turning occasionally, until firm-tender, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, turning pears occasionally for even color, about 30 minutes. Discard poaching mixture and halve pears lengthwise. Remove stems and with a melon-baller cutter or small knife remove core. Cut pears lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
- Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch (1-quart capacity) pie plate and trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Cut edge of dough with scissors every 1/2 inch to form curved points and brush edge lightly with egg wash. Chill shell 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Make filling:
- In a large bowl whisk together filling ingredients until combined well.
- Pour filling into shell and bake in middle of oven 35 minutes. Remove pie from oven and arrange pears decoratively on top of filling. Bake pie 15 to 20 minutes more, or until custard is set and pears are tender. Cool pie on a rack and brush pears with jam. Chill pie, covered loosely, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days. Serve pie at room temperature with crème anglaise.
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE I
A combination of the best pies: Pecan and Pumpkin!
Provided by Sheila J Grieshaber
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
- Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
- To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 399 mg, Sugar 61.7 g
PEAR GRUYERE PIE
I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and a flaky, buttery cheese crust make for a winning dessert you'll want to make again and again. If you're serving this for Thanksgiving, bake leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look. -Alexandra Penfold, Brooklyn, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place flour, cheese, sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large saucepan, combine water, wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla and spices; bring to a boil. Add pears to poaching liquid. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Using a slotted spoon, remove pears and cool slightly. Refrigerate until cooled; discard cinnamon stick. Meanwhile, return poaching liquid to a boil. Cook 12-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into reduced liquid. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a 1-cup measuring cup. Cool slightly; refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 400°. On a well-floured surface, roll 1 dough portion to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Add pear filling; pour syrup over pears. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Cut decorative cutouts from remaining crust and arrange over filling; re-roll scraps as needed. Brush crust with egg. Place pie on a baking sheet., Bake 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edge with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PUMPKIN-PEAR CRISPS
Fresh compote replaces cream-and-egg-laden pie filling.
Provided by Sarah Dickerman
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake oats, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until light golden, about 10 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add the remaining 6 ingredients and pulse until crumble forms. Spread on rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden and crispy, occasionally breaking up lumps, 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring first 7 ingredients and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is just tender, about 7 minutes. Add pears and vanilla; cook uncovered, stirring often, until pears are tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pumpkin-and-fruit mixture to a medium bowl. Simmer syrup in pan until reduced to 1/2 cup, 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide compote among ramekins. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon reserved syrup.
- Bake until filling is bubbling at edges, 25-30 minutes. Top with streusel and serve.
PUMPKIN PECAN PIE I
Here's a combination of holiday favorites!
Provided by Carla
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together one egg, pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar and spice. Spread over bottom of pie shell.
- Combine 2 eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spoon over pumpkin mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 248.3 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE
This was sent to me through a newsletter that I subscribe to. I love PB & I love pumpkin. Interesting how the two shall meet.
Provided by VKuuipo Bridges
Categories Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs. Beat in pumpkin, sugars, peanut butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- Gradually add light cream, beating until blended; pour into pie crust.
- Bake 65 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- On wire rack, let cool.
- Garnish, if desired, with whipped cream.
PEAR & PUMPKIN BREAD
This is made in pear or other canned fruit (15 ounce) cans, but can also used a standard 9x5 bread pan. Source: Shopper's Newsletter
Provided by ellie_
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- ****Note--if you use the four pear or canned fruit cans (15 ounce size)--open one end of 3 cans, drain fruit into bowl (except for the one can of pears) refrigerate for a later use. Wash and dry all four cans and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
- Open can of pears, drain juice and chop pears. Set aside. (see above if using cans for baking).
- In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients (flour - baking soda), stir to combine.
- In another bowl, combine next 4 ingredients (pumpkin - lemon juice). Stir in chopped pears. Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients, stir well to combine.
- Stir in pecans and coconut.
- Spray cans or one 9x5 bread pan with Pam (or other cooking spray). If using cans place cans of baking sheet.
- Spoon batter into cans or bread pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes if using cans or 70-75 minutes for bread loaf pan or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 513.8, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 43, Protein 8.2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, sweet pears and pumpkin.
- If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by mixing together ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
- Be sure to blind bake the pie crust before adding the filling. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Don't overmix the filling. Overmixed filling can make the pie tough.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. This usually takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.
Conclusion:
Pear and pumpkin pie is a delicious and unique twist on the classic pumpkin pie. The combination of sweet pears and pumpkin, along with the warm spices of pumpkin pie spice, creates a pie that is both flavorful and comforting. This pie is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other holiday gathering. Serve the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly indulgent dessert.
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