Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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This never-fails pear recipe turns out moist, firm and fruity every time. Some members of our family request these rich squares instead of cake for their birthdays. Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
5 tablespoons sugar, divided |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed |
3 egg yolks |
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
filling: |
1/2 cup sugar |
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
3/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
5 cups chopped peeled ripe pears |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice; stir into dry ingredients with a fork. Remove 1 cup to another bowl; stir in the remaining sugar and set aside for the topping.
2. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, for filling, combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt and cinnamon in a small saucepan; slowly stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
4. Toss pears with remaining cornstarch; spoon over crust. Top with filling. Sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 9 servings.
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