Pear-Walnut Crumble Pie

26 Ratings

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Prep 20 min
Total 1 hr 35 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 8

This layered pie is topped with spiced walnut crumble to make a perfect pear treat. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated January 12, 2010

Make with

Pillsbury Pie Crust

Ingredients

Pie

box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

cups sliced peeled pears (about 5 large)

tablespoons granulated sugar

tablespoon all-purpose flour

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4

teaspoon ground ginger

Dash salt

Topping

1/2

cup all-purpose flour

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground ginger

1/4

teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3

cup cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1/2

cup chopped walnuts

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 400°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
2

In large bowl, lightly toss pears and remaining pie ingredients. If pears are very juicy, add additional 1 tablespoon flour. Spoon into crust-lined plate.
3

In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Spoon over pear mixture.
4

Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cool.

Expert Tips

This pie is delicious with a dollop of whipping cream to top it. Or serve with a small mound of softened vanilla ice cream.
The juiciness of pears varies quite a bit. If the pears are dripping juice when you slice them, use thicker slices with 2 tablespoons of flour. If they are firm and dry, slice them thinly and use only 1 tablespoon of flour.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 360
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 19g; 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 39% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%
Sodium: 190mg; 8%
Potassium: 160mg; 5%
Total Carbohydrate: 46g; 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 15% Sugars 21g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;