Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; add the pears and toss gently to coat. Spoon into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie.
  • Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. Cover edges loosely with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack.