Mincemeat Pear Pie

When it comes to mincemeat, my collection is almost endless, & the same goes for pies! For this pie, sometimes instead of chopping the pears, I slice them lengthwise.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 (27 ounce) jar  mincemeat
• 1 (15 ounce) can pears, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2  tablespoons lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2  teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1  pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Prepare pastry for a 2-crust, 9 1/2" deep dish pie.
3. In large bowl, combine mince, pears, nuts, zest & ginger, then spoon into prepared pie shell.
4. Top with 2nd crust, then flute & cut several slits in top.
5. Sprinkle with sugar & bake 35-45 minutes, until golden brown.
6. If necessary, cover edges with foil to keep from over-browning or burning.