Pear Pie Recipe (Ready in 65 Min)

If you've got refrigerated rolled pie crusts and ripe bartlett pears, peeled and sliced, you're most of the way to this vegetarian: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.

You'll mainly reach for oven and steamer. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 425 F and fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it gently against the bottom and sides.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced pears with the lemon juice and water, then add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon and stir until the fruit is evenly coated.
Spoon the pear filling into the lined crust, mounding it slightly in the center, and dot the top with the pieces of butter.
Lay the second crust over the filling, trim the overhang to about half an inch, then fold the edges under and crimp to seal; cut a few vents in the top to let steam escape.
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash for a glossy golden finish.
Bake at 425 F for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven to 375 F and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the filling bubbles through the vents.
If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil, then cool the pie on a rack for at least 2 hours so the filling sets before slicing.

You'll use: Oven · Steamer

Ingredient substitutions

Brown Sugar: white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
Cornstarch: 2 tbsp flour per 1 tbsp cornstarch (as thickener)
Lemon: lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Butter: olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine

Tips & common questions

How long does Pear Pie take to make?

About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of brown sugar?

Try white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Pear Pie vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.