Description
This Apple Pear Pie combines the tartness of apples with the sweetness of pears, nestled inside a flaky Pillsbury pie crust. Perfect for fall and holiday gatherings, this dessert is easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With the use of Pillsbury pie crust, you get a buttery, golden crust without any hassle. The fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg spices bring warmth and comfort to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 medium pears (Bartlett or Anjou)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 package Pillsbury pie crusts (includes 2 crusts)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). This helps the crust crisp up perfectly.
- Prepare the fruit: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples and pears. In a large bowl, toss the sliced fruit with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the filling: Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the fruit mixture. Stir until the fruit is evenly coated with the dry ingredients.
- Prepare the pie crust: Unroll one of the Pillsbury pie crusts and press it gently into a 9-inch pie dish. Make sure the crust is smooth against the edges.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the fruit filling into the prepared pie crust. Dot the filling with small cubes of butter.
- Top the pie: Unroll the second Pillsbury pie crust and place it over the filled pie. Trim any excess dough, leaving about 1 inch. Crimp the edges together with your fingers or a fork to seal the pie.
- Create vents: Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Add egg wash (optional): Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush it over the top of the crust to give it a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes at 425°F, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the vents.
- Cool: Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This allows the filling to set and makes for cleaner slices.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top the pie with a streusel made from butter, sugar, and flour before baking.
- If the edges of the pie crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- You can make this pie ahead of time. Assemble the pie and store it in the refrigerator before baking, or freeze it unbaked and bake it directly from frozen (just add extra baking time).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American