Cheddar Pear Pie

A girl at work brought this one day. It was decent, not a five star, but definately useful for getting rid of pears.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 4  large  ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  unbaked  9 inch pie shell

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a bowl, combine pears, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
3. Pour into pastry shell.
4. Combine topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over filling.
5. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
6. Col on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Serve warm.
8. Store in the refrigerator.