*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Bartlett Pear Pie.

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Desserts
                Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Sweet crust
     1/2  cup           Butter
   1 1/3  cups          Flour
   1      large         Egg
                        Filling
   6      large         Bartlett pears
   2      large         Eggs
   1      cup           Sugar
   2      tablespoons   Butter -- melted
   2      tablespoons   Heavy cream
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
     1/2  teaspoon      Grated lemon peel
   3      tablespoons   Flour
                        Whipped cream for topping

Crust: cut butter into flour until mixture is crumbly.
Mix in egg. reserve 1/2 cup crumbs; pat remainder into bottom and
 sides of 10-11 inch flan pan with removable bottom.

 filling:
 peel and slice pears; arrange in crust lined pan. beat eggs until thick and lemon colored.
 beat in sugar. Add melted butter, cream, vanilla, lemon peel and flour
. Blend well. Pour over pears. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup crumbs.

 Bake 425 for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to 400 and bake 25 minutes
 or until filling is set and golden brown. 
Serve with whipped cream.

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