Maple Ginger Pear Pie Recipe
A delicious and comforting Maple Ginger Pear Pie featuring fresh sliced pears tossed with warming spices and natural maple syrup, all encased in a flaky double pie crust with a beautiful lattice top. Perfect for a cozy autumn dessert or anytime you crave a sweet and spiced fruit pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 homemade or store-bought double pie crust
Filling
- 8 cups (1kg) fresh pears, peeled and sliced 1/4″ thick (about 8–9 pears)
- 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (190ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the lower third of the oven to ensure even baking and a crisp bottom crust.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sliced pears, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon to evenly coat the fruit and incorporate the warming spices.
- Add maple syrup: Pour the maple syrup over the pear mixture and gently toss again to fully coat the pears, which will give the filling sweetness and a lovely syrupy texture.
- Assemble pie base: Spoon the prepared pear filling into the 9-inch pie crust-lined pie plate, spreading it out evenly.
- Create the pie top: Cut the second piece of pie crust into ten 1-inch wide stripes. Weave these into a lattice pattern over the filling. Alternatively, you can place the entire second crust on top and cut a few slits for steam ventilation. Press and crimp the edges securely to seal the pie.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Use a pie crust shield or foil around the edges if they begin to brown too quickly to prevent overbrowning.
- Cool before serving: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 1 hour. This helps the filling to set for clean slices and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Choose firm but ripe pears such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou for best texture and flavor.
- If pears are very juicy, additional flour can be added to the filling to help thicken the syrup as it bakes.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch for a clearer filling thickening effect.
- For an extra hint of spice, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cloves if desired.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely before slicing yields better slice integrity.
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