PEAR AND SOUR CHERRY FLAT PIE

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A melange of sweet pears and sour cherries fills our rustic, rectangular pastry. Hints of black pepper and five-spice powder balance the flavors and provide an exotic note. High-quality store-bought puff pastry is the key to making this pie's preparation fast and easy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

All-purpose flour, for work surface
14 ounces best-quality frozen puff pastry (such as Dufour), thawed
3 small Bartlett pears, or 2 meduim pears, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
2 ounces dried sour cherries
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Five-spice powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, unfold dough, and roll to 10 by 15 inches. Cut into two 10-by-7 1/2-inch rectangles. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Stir pears, cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and spice powder in a bowl.
  • Transfer 1 rectangle of dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Spoon fruit mixture onto dough, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Brush border with beaten egg. Lay remaining dough over filling; press gently to seal. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Transfer to a room-temperature rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Trim edges, and brush top with beaten egg. Cut five 5-inch vents in top. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake, rotating once, until crust is golden and juices are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes before serving.

Tanvir sarder
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This pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


md azadkhan
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This pie was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a bit more butter to the crust next time.


JANI TYPIST
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Khloe Malicdem
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious.


ak ashraf
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


azlinah abu bakar
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Miracle Reniker
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit pies, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tangy.


Fun With Toru
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This pie was a bit too tart for my liking, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try adding a bit more sugar next time.


Foysal H
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I made this pie for a special occasion and it was a big hit. The presentation was stunning and the taste was even better.


Kashan Arfaq
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This pie was a labor of love, but it was worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that everyone loved.


Sk Shaju
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I thought this pie was just okay. The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the crust was a bit soggy.


Dennis Daniel
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This was my first time making a flat pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious.


summan saqaf
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cherries, but I really enjoyed this pie. The sweetness of the pears balanced out the tartness of the cherries perfectly.


Alaibi Bosin
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used fresh pears and cherries from my garden, and the flavor was amazing.


Sahil Sikandar
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The crust was a bit too dry for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I'll try using a different crust recipe next time.


Tunde Lateef
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Chastity
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This flat pie was a delightful surprise! The combination of pears and sour cherries was perfect, and the almond streusel topping added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.