Description
This Easy Apple Pear Pie is a delightful twist on a classic apple pie, featuring tart apples and sweet pears layered together with a cinnamon-spiced filling and a shiny glaze. Perfectly baked with a flaky crust and a golden fruit topping, it’s an inviting dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 4 medium tart apples (peeled, cored and sliced thinly)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Topping:
- 2 pears (peeled, cored and sliced thinly)
Glaze:
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and crust: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9” pie plate and set aside. Roll out or press dough into the pie plate, spreading evenly and crimp edges with your fingers for a finished look.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat all the fruit. If you notice liquid pooling at the bottom of the bowl, stir in an additional tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken the mixture.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the apple filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top evenly to distribute the filling well.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together brown sugar, coconut oil, and lemon juice until fully combined. Set aside.
- Add the pear topping: Arrange the thinly sliced pears over the filling in a decorative circular pattern for an elegant look. Brush the pears liberally with the prepared glaze to add shine and flavor.
- Bake the pie: Cover the pie loosely with foil to prevent over-browning and bake for 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the pears are soft and caramelized.
Notes
- Slice the fruit evenly to ensure even baking throughout the pie.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste, especially if using sweeter apple varieties.
- Feel free to mix apples and pears 50/50 in the filling for a blended flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of cornstarch to prevent excess liquid and avoid a soggy pie crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
