Walnut Pear Pie

Name: Walnut Pear Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pears; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup finely ground walnuts; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 egg; 2/3 cup sugar; 5 ounces unsalted butter

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

1½pounds pears
1tablespoon sugar
½cup heavy cream, whipped

For the Pastry

1¾cups flour
½cup finely ground walnuts
1teaspoon cinnamon
1egg
⅔cup sugar
5ounces unsalted butter

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Preparation

Step 1
Make the sweet walnut pie pastry as for short-crust pastry using the egg yolk and as much water as needed (see recipe below), working the ground walnuts and cinnamon in with the flour. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
Step 2
Roll out two-thirds of the dough and line the pan with it. Peel, core and quarter the pears and arrange them in a cartwheel pattern in the pan. Cover the center with slices of the remaining pears. Roll out the remaining dough to around the same diameter as the top of the pan. Using a cutter, cut a circle out of the center of the round leaving a ring.
Step 3
Brush the edge of the bottom pastry layer lightly with water. Lay the ring on the pears and press the edges firmly onto the bottom layer of dough. Brush the ring with water and sprinkle with the sugar. Chill for 10 to 15 minutes, so the pastry is firm. Meanwhile set the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 4
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the pastry is well-browned and the pears are tender. Unmold the pie and serve warm. Just before serving, pour the whipped cream into the center.