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Ingredients:
5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Combine pears and 1/3 cup sugar in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 12 to 14 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove from heat. (Drain excess liquid, if necessary.)
2. Process pears in a blender until smooth; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla. Set aside.
3. Line pie shell with aluminum foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
4. Bake on lowest oven rack at 425° for 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake 4 more minutes.
5. Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
6. Spoon pear mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover edges with aluminum foil.
7. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes.
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