Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2013

YUM! I did use 1/2 vanilla extract and 1/2 almond extract, but otherwise I followed this recipe as written and the pie tastes like heaven.

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Chelsea

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Pacific Grove, California, USA

Living In: Carmel Valley, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2012

This pear pie tasted fine, but it is kind of boring. I think a non custard recipe, something more like an apple pie, would be better.

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Slacker Deluxe

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2012

Absolutely delicious - followed the recipe exactly and we loved it. I'm sure there are adjustments that could be made, but start with the original and go from there. I'm going to add ground almonds to the crust next time. The consistency was perfect and the almond flavoring really enhanced the pears. This will be a staple!

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SparklePlenty

Reviewed: May 26, 2012

This was delicious. I followed a few reviewers' advice and cut the sugar to 1/2 Cup, added a little cinnamon and vanilla and sprinkled the top with brown sugar. I'm looking forward to trying with other fruits such as mangos, and strawberries which will need more sugar.

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jo-in-mexico

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Eugene, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2011

Great! very quick and easy to make. I only had 2 eggs and the custard texture was perfect. Will try with less sugar next time as found a tad too sweet but then did sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on during cooking!

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littlecook

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2011

This was so quick and easy to whip up...will be good when guest drop by. First time have ever made a fresh pear pie and this is delicious way to eat your pears.

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Kath

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2011

This is fabulous!!! I have made it a dozen times now and it always turns out! I always put the pears in first and the filling over the top so it's easier to work with. Don't forget the Almond Extract, this is what really makes it great!

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*Marcy*

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2010

This was pretty good. I sliced and boiled two over-ripe pears and then drained them so the pie wouldn't be too watery. I then added a drained can of pears to supplement the number of pears. I substituted vanilla extract for almond extract and added a Tbsp. of cinnamon. I mixed all the filling ingredients together and baked at 375 for 36 min and it was cooked perfectly. The texture is nice, firm, and easy to cut. The pie doesn't have a strong enough "pear" taste to suit me, but overall, it was good and easy.

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Mandy E

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2010

I read that it was supposed to have a custard texture but when i made it it was bread-ish in texture. I have no idea if i may have done something wrong, maybe baked too long. The Man-Thing thought the flavor was okay but the texture was just not what one would expect when biting into a pie. If i ever get more pears that i need to do something with i will try it again simply because it bugs me that something, although i dont know what, had to have been done wrong. If/when i do try again hopefully i can revise and give it 5 stars and figure out what NOT to do :)

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