Chocolate Pear Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pastry for double-crust pie
  • 1/2 cup chocolate or 1/2 cup orange liqueur
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 lbs firm ripe bosc pears (4 or 5)
  • 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unfold one pastry round and line a 9 in pie pan.
  2. In a large bowl blend liqueur and cornstarch until smooth. Peel pears, cut in half lengthwise and slice into 1/2 in slices. Add them to bowl. Grate 2 tsp orange zest and add to bowl. Squeeze 2 tbs orange juice and add to bowl. Add chocolate chips and mix gently to combine. Pour mixture into pastry lined pan.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold remaining pastry; roll out to make a 12 in round. Center pastry on top of pie filling. Pinch pastry to seal then fold edges under, flush with pan rim; pinch to flute the rim. Cut a few slits on top of pie decoratively. Sprinkle sugar evenly over pastry. Bake until crust is richly browned, 55-60 minutes.
  4. Let cool at least 1 1/2 hrs before serving. Pie can be refrigerated up to a day.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

361 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 12.6g 16% DV
Carbs 58.5g 21% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 18.8g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 69mg 3% DV
Potassium 267.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 4.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2mcg
Vitamin C 16.4mg 18% DV
Calcium 26mg 2% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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