Cheddar-Pear Pie

Cheddar-Pear Pie
Cheddar-Pear Pie is a vegetarian recipe with 6 servings. One serving contains 1709 calories, 23g of protein, and 93g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt, butter, unbaked pie shell, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine pears and 1/3 cup sugar in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 12 to 14 minutes or until pears are tender.
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Remove from heat. (
3
Drain excess liquid, if necessary.)
4
Process pears in a blender until smooth; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla. Set aside.
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5
Line pie shell with aluminum foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
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6
Bake on lowest oven rack at 425 for 10 minutes.
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7
Remove weights and foil; bake 4 more minutes.
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8
Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
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9
Spoon pear mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover edges with aluminum foil.
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10
Bake at 425 for 25 minutes.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score14
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