Description
This pear pie recipe features a bubbly, fragrant filling with gingered ruby cranberries, encased in a beautifully crimped, golden lattice crust. It’s a hearty and family-friendly dessert, easy enough for home cooks and impressive for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs pears (6–8 medium Bosc or Anjou), peeled, cored, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (120g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (10g), finely grated
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 discs 9-inch pie crusts, store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit Filling: Peel, core, and thinly slice 6-8 medium pears. In a large bowl, gently toss the pears with 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 0.75 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg until combined and fragrant.
- Assemble Pie Base: Roll out one pie crust and carefully line a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it fits snugly. Pour the prepared fruit filling evenly into the crust, mounding slightly in the center.
- Craft Lattice Top: Roll out the second pie crust and cut into 1-inch wide strips. Weave the strips over the filling in a classic lattice pattern. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges decoratively for a neat finish.
- Bake Pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk to create an egg wash, then lightly brush it over the lattice top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sparkle. Bake for 15 minutes until the crust edges begin to color. Reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
To prevent sticky dough, lightly dust lattice strips with flour. For efficiency, use a mandoline for pear slicing and quality store-bought pie crusts. For dietary adjustments, consider sugar substitutes with an almond flour-based crust for a low-carb version, or use readily available dairy-free pie crusts.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: pear pie, cranberry, ginger, lattice, dessert, baking, easy, fruit pie