2 1/2 tbsp flour
3/4 tsp apple pie spice
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
4 cup pears,peeled and sliced
1 (as you would apples)
2 each unbaked pie crusts
6 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp margarine
1 tbsp milk
1 brown sugar
Directions
Mix first 4 dry ingredients.Toss with pears.Place in prepared
unbaked pie crust.Top with 6 tablespoons brown sugar,the vanilla
extract and the margarine.Cover with second unbaked crust.Brush milk
and a little brown sugar on top of crust.Bake 15 minutes in preheated
425 degree oven.Reduce heat to 350 to 375 degrees for approximately
25 to 30 minutes or until crust is browned.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Dessert; Pear; Pie
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