Cheddar Pear Pie Recipe
- FOR THE CRUMBLE
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- FOR THE PIE
- 6 cups peeled and sliced pears
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- unbaked pie crust
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and Cheddar cheese. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Toss the sliced pears with the lemon juice. Combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add the sugar mixture to the pears and toss to coat.
- Transfer the pears to the pie crust and top with the crumble mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.