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Cranberry Pear Pie
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 10
A mix of fresh and dried cranberries gives this special pie extra texture. This colorful dessert will brighten the table and is easy enough to prepare for a casual dinner with friends.
Ingredients:
2 unbaked flaky pie crusts, 9-inch
3 large pears, peeled, cored & sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (approx 5 oz) or 1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries (approx 5 oz)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries (approx 3 oz)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon milk
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 425°F .
2. In medium bowl, mix together pears, fresh cranberries, sugar, dried cranberries, lemon zest and ginger.
3. Place cranberry-pear mixture into pie shell. Cover fruit mixture with top crust, crimping edge to seal. Brush top of pie with milk. Using a small sharp knife, cut 4 steam vents in top crust.
4. Bake pie for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake about 45 minutes more, until crust is golden brown and fruit filling is bubbling. Let pie cool on wire rack.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.
By RecipeOfHealth.com