French Pear Pie
Indulge in the elegance of a French Pear Pie—a dessert that blends rustic charm with refined flavors. This swoon-worthy pie features a buttery, flaky crust filled with a luscious almond cream, delicately scented with vanilla. Juicy slices of ripe-yet-firm pears are artfully arranged on top, their natural sweetness perfectly complemented by a sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds for a delightful crunch. Baked to golden perfection, this dessert is a celebration of textures and tastes, ideal for autumn gatherings or refined dinner parties. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with honey and a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving. Simple to prepare yet stunningly beautiful, this pear pie delivers a slice of French-inspired decadence to your table. Keywords: French pear pie, almond cream filling, elegant dessert, pear dessert recipes, easy pie recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch crust Pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 medium Pears (ripe but firm)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.3333333333 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional, for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin wedges.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Stir in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to form a smooth almond cream filling.
Spread the almond cream evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust.
Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern over the almond cream, slightly overlapping them for an elegant look.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top for added texture and flavor.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the almond filling is golden brown and set.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Optional: Drizzle with honey and dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and elegance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 161.0 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1711 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.2 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.3 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
