How to Make Dethbert's Pear Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dethbert's Pear Pie is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This delicious dessert is the perfect way to savor the sweetness of ripe, juicy pears. The pie is filled with tender, flavorful pears and infused with warm spices, making it the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a cozy evening at home, Dethbert's Pear Pie is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 large pears, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pies

  • Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir grated Cheddar cheese into the flour mixture using a fork. Stir in butter using a wide spoon until mixture becomes crumbly. Set topping mixture aside at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place pie crusts in their tins onto a baking sheet to catch drips; place crusts 1 inch apart.
  • Sift sugar, cornstarch, and salt into a small bowl. Place pears in a large mixing bowl. When oven is hot, sprinkle sugar mixture over pears and stir to combine. Pour filling evenly into the 2 pie crusts. Divide topping mixture in half and add to the top of each pie in 4 to 6 dollops; use a wide knife to spread evenly.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 18 minutes; the pears will produce a lot of liquid and will bubble over. Check pies and cover with aluminum foil if crust or topping is getting dark. Bake about 7 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    437 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 397mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 196mg