Pear-Mince Pie

Name: Pear-Mince Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 large pears, peeled, cored, and cubed; 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pitted prune; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brandy (or 1 teaspoon brandy extract); pastry dough, for double crust 9-inch pie

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Southern Living."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 large pears, peeled, cored, and cubed
³⁄₄ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
³⁄₄ cup packed brown sugar
¹⁄₂ cup chopped pitted prune
¹⁄₂ cup golden raisin
¹⁄₂ cup chopped walnuts
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground allspice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brandy (or 1 teaspoon brandy extract)
pastry dough, for double crust 9-inch pie

directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 40 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in brandy.
Pour filling into a pastry-lined 9-inch pie plate; top with remaining pastry; trim edges; seal and flute.
Cut slits in crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake on the lower rack in a 425° oven for 15 minutes.
Lower heat to 375° and bake 30 minutes.