Cheddar Pear Pie

This recipe for a 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

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Toss pears and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl; stir into pears and toss to coat. Transfer pear filling to pie crust; sprinkle with crumble topping.