DOUBLE CRUST PEAR PIE 
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash of salt
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
12 med. pears
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter, melted

Roll 1/2 of pastry to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; fit into a deep dish 9 inch pie plate. Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, salt, and cinnamon in large bowl; stir well. Add pears, tossing lightly to coat evenly; spoon into pastry shell. Combine 1/2 cup flour, lemon juice, butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Mix well. Sprinkle well over pears. Roll out remaining pastry to 1/8 inch in thickness, and place over filling. Trim edges; then seal and flute. Cut slits in several places. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

 

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