Fall Pear Pie

The mellow flavor of pears makes this a great Pie!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 8  cups pears, thinly sliced and peeled
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine pears, sugar, tapioca and nutmeg. Line a pie plate with bottom crust; add pear mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut large slits in top. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Brush with egg. Bake at 375 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until the pears are tender. Remove to a wire rack. Pour cream through slits if desired.