Mini Pear Pies

Name: Mini Pear Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 pears, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 6

These cute mini pies are filled to the top with a sweet pear filling for a perfect autumn treat.

By Paula Jones

Updated October 31, 2012

Make With

Pillsbury Pie Crust

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 pears, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F.
2

In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed about 4 minutes or until light and creamy. Gradually beat in flour and salt until combined. Beat in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Set aside.
3

Unroll pie crust onto work surface. Using 1 upside-down 4-inch mini tart pan as a cutter, cut 6 rounds from crust. Place crust round in each of 6 (4-inch) tart pans. Prick bottom of each with fork.
4

In small bowl, toss pears with remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and the cinnamon. Divide egg mixture among tart shells. Arrange 3 to 5 pear slices on top of each.
5

Bake about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and pears are tender. Store in refrigerator.