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Golden-baked maple vanilla pear pie topped with walnuts and a flaky crust, a cozy Pantry Staple Dessert Idea.

Maple Vanilla Walnut Pear Pie Recipe


  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie 1x

Description

A cozy homemade pie combining tender pears with rich maple syrup, warm vanilla, and toasted walnuts in a flaky crust. Perfect for a pantry staple dessert any time of year.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 68 tablespoons ice water
  • 45 medium firm pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar

  • Instructions

    1. Whisk flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

    2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough holds together.

    4. Divide dough into two disks, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

    5. Combine pears, maple syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, and walnuts.

    6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

    7. Roll out one dough disk and fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming excess.

    8. Fill crust with pear mixture.

    9. Roll out second disk and cover pie or cut into lattice strips and arrange on top.

    10. Seal and crimp edges, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle raw sugar.

    11. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake 35–40 minutes.

    12. Let cool on a rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 8 slices

    Keywords: pear pie, maple pie, walnut pear pie, pantry dessert, fall dessert, cozy dessert, homemade pie