Cheddar Pear Pie

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This pear-filled pie topped with a crumble of brown sugar and Cheddar cheese is, without a doubt, the best pie in my arsenal of desserts!

Submitted by MommaChef
Updated on November 6, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Crumble:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

Fillilng:

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced pears

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 unbaked pie crust

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Combine flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

  3. Toss pears with lemon juice. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add sugar mixture to the pears and toss to coat.

  4. Transfer pears to pie crust and top with crumble mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547 Calories
21g Fat
87g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 32%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 52g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 291mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.