Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

I used a graham cracker crust made w/ cinnamon graham crackers. Yum!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

it was a hit in my office. i used 2t vanilla and 1t almond extract. also, changed the sugar and butter to 1/3c each. delicious!

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2009

Great Recipe! Making another one tonight since the one from last night is gone already! Got rave reviews from my bf and roommate...I added crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Very tasty and gave it more flavor I thought!

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QueenRahel

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Home Town: Rockledge, Florida, USA

Living In: Oviedo, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

Excellent recipie! I cut the sugar to about 2/3 or 3/4 cup and added cinnamon and 2 more pears. Yum!

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Cherie

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2009

Wonderful pie, I added some rasins, cinnamon and slivered almonds to the pie and used a butter pie crust, it was a big hit with friends.

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Debra Wallin

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Reviewed: May 23, 2009

Fantastic pie. I used 1 cup of flour with 4 Tbsp butter, 1 Tbsp sugar, a handful of walnuts, and lots of cinnamon and nutmeg for the crust, which I made in the food processor. I pressed that into the 9" pan to make a crumbly and rich crust. I also used apples instead of pears, which I sliced into eighths and arranged in two concentric circles. For the batter, I used only about 1/2 cup sugar and a little less butter than called for as well. It turned out delicious and not too unhealthy. Can't wait to try it with pears. Served it with vanilla ice cream, but I think whipped cream with diced crystallized ginger will also be great. Fantastic recipe that lends itself to a lot of variation.

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Dorothea

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009

This was a little too sweet when I made it the first time. I liked the general idea though, and the next time I tried it I reduced the sugar, and instead of pears put mixed berries in the pie crust, including blueberries, raspberries, and quartered strawberries. It came out absolutely delicious.

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Colleen

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

Very good. I cut the sugar in half and used brown sugar instead, and I also added some nutmeg and cinnamon and craisins. Took much longer to bake than the recipe stated, I had to cover it with foil after about 40 minutes. Probably took 80 minutes total.

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Shelby

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Coral Springs, Florida, USA

Living In: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009

This is my new favorite pie! I have made this a half a dozen times and everyone who tries it want the recipe. I did spinkle allspice on the pears and added a tsp. cinnamon to the custard. Thank you for the great recipe!

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2009

I swayed and tried this recipe following some helpful hints with cinnamon and added sliced apples to one side. Next time will have to just make separate as both were hits!

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

This is just divine!! Brilliant flavour :o) I had to use slightly more of everything as I made it in a deep pie dish so it ended up being 3 huge pears and double the custard mixture, I took the advice of other reviewers and sprinkled the pie with nutmeg and brown sugar before it went into the oven and it came out perfect! My husband and I have eaten half of this on our own in one sitting - I'm guessing the rest wont last much longer either :o)

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naui

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2009

I like this pie, but I find it a bit sweet, so next time I'll use less sugar. I used half brown sugar and half white sugar. I love the pears in this pie, but no surprise: I love pears anyway! Very easy to do, and I didn't have enough crust to cover the pan, so I just did a bottom crust and sprayed the rest of the pan. Worked out just as well. thanks for the recipe!

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Home Town: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

Living In: Dumfries, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2009

Good recipe to start with but it needs a few adjustments to make it more flavorful.

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meighan_d

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Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2008

i made this following the directions the 1st time and it was good, so i tweaked it a little to make it amazing! I added a pinch of cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and about 1/2 cup milk. I cut the pears into slices and arranged them like the picture has. I was so good! even my picky little brother liked it! Make sure your pears are very ripe or they will still be crunchy when your custard is done!

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LITHRAI

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Home Town: Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008

My first time making this pie and boy did my husband love it. Though it was done in about 45~50 minutes 350* and I made the graham cracker crust but I didn't have enough graham crackers so mixed it with ginger snap cookies and also added sliced almonds, add melted butter and some sugar. Oh, I also used light brown sugar not white. For finish used powdered sugar. Very light, not sour but yet not too sweet. Very elegant taste. If you like really sweet, add vanilla ice cream on top or whip cream would be great also.

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someflymom

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008

Pretty good. I bought pears for Thanksgiving and decided to make this instead of apple pie. I forgot to put foil over it to prevent overbrowning so it didn't look as pretty as it should but it was good. Nice and light flavor. It was missing something though. I think I'll follow other reviews next time and add some spices to the custard filling. That might help. Sprinkling the pears with nutmeg was not enough.

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HISTORYGIRL04

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Living In: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008

I Love this recipe, the only difference was i took the sugar down to 1/2 cup and added half cup brown sugar. Also used can pears, one 15 once can drained. Best pie i have had in a long time, will recommend it to others.

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USMC Cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Coarsegold, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

It was okay. It was to dry.

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Je

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

Delicious and gorgeous! I added a few tablespoons of brown sugar and some cinnamon like other posters suggested. This pie is delicious and I will make it again!!!!

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