*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Perfect Pear Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cups          Hard pears -- peeled, cored, slice
   2      tablespoons   Water
     1/3  cup           White sugar
     1/3  cup           Brown sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      Nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      Cinnamon
   3      tablespoons   Cornstarch
   3      tablespoons   Butter -- melted
   2      tablespoons   Lemon juice
   1      tablespoon    Orange juice
   9                    pastry double-crusted pie

Combine pears, water, and white sugar; boil for 5 minutes.
 Remove from heat; add brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, cornstarch,
 butter, lemon and orange juice.
Mix well. Pour into chilled pastry shell. Roll out remaining pastry and fit over filling.
 Fold edge of top crust under edge of bottom crust; press together 
with fingertips or fork to seal.
 Make several slits near center of pie for steam to escape.
 Bake in a 450 oven for 10 minutes.
 Reduce heat to 350 for 35 to 45 minutes longer.



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