Asian Pear Pie

Health score
2%
Asian Pear Pie
260 min.
8
449kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of an Asian Pear Pie, a unique twist on the classic dessert that will surely impress your family and friends. This pie combines the sweet, juicy essence of fresh Asian pears with the aromatic warmth of five-spice powder, creating a harmonious blend of tastes that dance on your palate. The buttery, flaky crust serves as the perfect vessel for the luscious filling, making each slice a heavenly experience.

What sets this pie apart is not just its exquisite flavor but also its inviting aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes. The combination of light brown sugar and fresh lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the pears, while the hint of ginger ale in the crust adds a subtle effervescence that elevates the overall texture. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a special dessert, this Asian Pear Pie is sure to be a showstopper.

With a preparation time of just over four hours, including chilling the dough, this pie is well worth the wait. The end result is a golden-brown crust that cradles a bubbling, fragrant filling, ready to be served warm or at room temperature. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a baking adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon five spice powder 
  • tablespoon butter 
  •  egg whites lightly beaten
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons ginger ale cold
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • cups pears peeled thinly sliced ( 6 large)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour and the salt.
  2. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas.
  3. Sprinkle with ginger ale, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl. Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half. Shape into 2 flattened rounds on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable.
  4. Heat oven to 500F. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/3 cup flour, the brown sugar and five-spice powder. In large bowl, gently toss pears and lemon juice; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and toss again.
  5. On lightly floured surface, roll one round of pastry into circle 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths and place in pie plate. Unfold pastry and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Spoon filling into pastry-lined plate; dot with butter.
  6. Trim overhanging edge of bottom pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate.
  7. Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape.
  8. Place pastry over filling and unfold; trim, seal and flute edge.
  9. Brush top with egg white.
  10. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  11. Place pie plate on a cookie sheet.
  12. Place in oven.
  13. Reduce oven temperature to 400F.
  14. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories449kcal
Protein4.09%
Fat41.59%
Carbs54.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.48
Glycemic Load
27.06
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.8095652480488%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.49mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.71mg
Epicatechin
4.54mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
1.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:448.76kcal
22.44%
Fat:21.22g
32.65%
Saturated Fat:5.79g
36.19%
Carbohydrates:62.38g
20.79%
Net Carbohydrates:57.6g
20.95%
Sugar:27.65g
30.72%
Cholesterol:3.76mg
1.25%
Sodium:315.46mg
13.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.7g
9.4%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.43%
Selenium:13.45µg
19.21%
Fiber:4.78g
19.1%
Folate:76.29µg
19.07%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.2%
Vitamin K:15.77µg
15.02%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.54%
Vitamin B3:2.38mg
11.89%
Iron:2.14mg
11.88%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.27%
Copper:0.16mg
8.19%
Vitamin C:6.7mg
8.12%
Potassium:211.55mg
6.04%
Phosphorus:56.8mg
5.68%
Magnesium:18.91mg
4.73%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.84%
Calcium:30.94mg
3.09%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.02%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.69%
Vitamin A:74.92IU
1.5%