Cranberry-Pear Pie
A vibrant and flavorful pie combining tart cranberries with sweet pears, accented by orange peel and cinnamon. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts, this dish offers a balance of tartness and sweetness with flaky pastry and buttery accents, appealing to fruit lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice pears (approximately 5 cups).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, orange peel, and cinnamon.
- Add pears and cranberries to the bowl; toss to coat evenly.
- Set aside the prepared fruit mixture.
- Line a pie dish with pastry for a double crust pie.
- Pour the fruit mixture into the pie crust.
- Dot the filling with small pieces of margarine or butter.
- Cover with the second crust and seal the edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust to vent steam.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % 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).