My fiance loves pears, and has been begging me to make him a pear pie. I have never baked with pears before, so when I went to the grocery store, I was surprised to ind that there are lots of different kinds of pears. Not knowing which kind to use, and I bought some of each. I used 2 Anjou, 3 Bosch, and 2 Bartlett. This was enough fruit to fill a 9-in deep dish pie plate. Instead of using a bit of a few different spices, I used 1 tsp of Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend from Pampered Chef. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully! The pears were perfectly done-tender, but not soggy, and you could taste the distinct flavor of each kind of pear. And the crumb topping was perfect-a buttery, crispy contrast to the sweet, soft pears. I will definitely be making this pie again!

Reviewed On: Jun. 29, 2009

Probably one of the best pies that has ever been made. It is so delicious and easy. Absolutely everyone who tried it loved it. I will be making this again and again and again!

Reviewed On: Jun. 20, 2009

The most fabulous apple pie recipe EVER!! Like other reviewers, I added some spices to the butter/sugar sauce-1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and a couple shakes of cloves. I stuck with the Granny Smith apples (they are my favorite for pies), and I used 8 small ones. I also tossed the apples with most of the sauce before putting them in the crust, and after I topped them with a lattice crust, I poured the remaining syrup on top. It made a deliciously carmelized and crunchy glaze on the crust. This is my new favorite apple pie recipe!!

Reviewed On: Jan. 26, 2009