Asian pear pie
Change up the classic apple pie with this asian pear and apple pie recipe made with freshly grated nutmeg and bay leaf butter. Jump to recipe. This year, even more than most, I have much to be grateful for. My work on the blog and elsewhere has been going swimmingly, Brian has a new job he loves, and the girls are healthy and happy.


Asian Pear & Apple Pie
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asian pear and apple pie with decorative leafy crust
Fruit pies are always lovely in the fall. Especially this one. This is a variation on the classic apple pie. Instead I use Asian pears. They are wonderful! They have the consistency of an apple but a floral scent and taste that is unique. I am lucky enough to have two large Asian pear trees in my yard that are full of fruit right now.



asian pear and apple pie with leafy crust
Asian pears are crisp and perfectly juicy when eaten raw. They cook up nicely, too, as in this Asian pear crisp. Any pear will work in this recipe—Anjou pears and Bosc pears are particularly good for baking. A bit of garam masala and warm cardamom gives this crisp a little spicy kick, but feel free to leave it out and use cinnamon in their place if you or your spice rack is so inclined.





Recipe by: Carol. What's cooking in Portland? The filling is yummy - the only thing I did was to mix the sugar mixture together with the pears as others have suggested. But since I am not a baker and the thought of making the top crust look
