Almond-Topped Pear Pie

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90 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

428 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	tablespoons	cornstarch
1/4	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1/8	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	karo syrup	or dark corn syrup
2	tablespoons	butter	or regular margarine
1	teaspoon	lemon juice
1/2	teaspoon	lemon zest	grated
1	each	pie shell (9 inch)	unbaked 9-inch
4 1/2	cups	pears	pared, thinly sliced

Almond topping
1	cup	flour, unbleached all-purpose
1/2	cup	brown sugar	firmly packed
1/4	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1/2	cup	butter	or regular margarine
1/2	cup	almonds	coarsely chopped

Directions

Combine the cornstarch, ginger and salt in a large bowl. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, lemon juice and lemon rind, stirring until smooth.

Add the pears and toss until well coated with the corn syrup mixture.

Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Prepare the Almond Topping and sprinkle over the pears.

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the topping and crust are golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.

ALMOND TOPPING:

Combine the flour, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Cut in the butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Stir in the almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 176g

Amount per Serving

Calories 428 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.0g	41%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	72%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 323mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
Sugars 11.0g
Protein 4.0g	7%