Cheddar Pear Pie

This scrumptious, juicy, pear-filled pie topped with a buttery crumble of brown sugar, warming cinnamon, and salty Cheddar cheese is unforgettable!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 547 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 6 cups peeled and sliced pears
• unbaked pie crust

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

Step 3

Toss pears with lemon juice. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add sugar mixture to the pears and toss to coat.

Step 4

Transfer pears to pie crust and top with crumble mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.