Jack-o'-Lantern Pear Pie

Health score
3%
Jack-o'-Lantern Pear Pie
100 min.
8
421kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your guests with a festive twist on a classic dessert: Jack-o'-Lantern Pear Pie! This charming pie not only brings the flavors of fall to your table but also adds a playful touch to your Halloween celebrations. Imagine a beautifully baked pie adorned with a whimsical jack-o'-lantern face, making it the centerpiece of your dessert spread.

With a luscious filling of sweet, juicy pears complemented by the warm spice of ginger and the crunch of gingersnap cookies, each slice offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The apricot preserves add a hint of fruity sweetness, while the buttery crust provides the perfect flaky base. This pie is not just a treat for the palate; it’s a feast for the eyes, too!

Whether you're hosting a Halloween party, a cozy family gathering, or simply looking to indulge in a seasonal dessert, this Jack-o'-Lantern Pear Pie is sure to be a hit. It’s easy to make and can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to any occasion. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the baking fun begin! Your guests will be enchanted by this deliciously spooky dessert that captures the spirit of the season.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter cold cut into small pieces
  • teaspoons ginger grated
  • 0.3 cup gingersnaps crushed ( 7 cookies)
  • teaspoons milk 
  • cups pears peeled thinly sliced ( 6 large)
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • drop food coloring red
  • box pie crust dough refrigerated softened
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla 
  • drops food coloring yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F.
  2. Place 1 pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box. Unroll other crust on counter or cutting board. Using small knife, cut jack-o-lantern face into top crust; cover loosely with towel or waxed paper.
  3. Spread preserves over bottom of crust in pie plate; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. In large bowl, mix pears, gingerroot and brown sugar. Spoon pear mixture evenly over crumbs; sprinkle with butter pieces. Cover with top crust; seal edges and flute.
  4. Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  5. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
  6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes longer or until bubbly and top is golden brown.
  7. Remove foil; cool on cooling rack about 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix frosting ingredients. Gently brush frosting over top of warm pie.
  9. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories421kcal
Protein3.64%
Fat34.59%
Carbs61.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.98
Glycemic Load
6.1
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.7152173629274%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.49mg
Catechin
0.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.71mg
Epicatechin
4.56mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
1.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.63kcal
21.03%
Fat:16.54g
25.45%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.19%
Carbohydrates:66.47g
22.16%
Net Carbohydrates:61.34g
22.3%
Sugar:31g
34.45%
Cholesterol:0.15mg
0.05%
Sodium:270.44mg
11.76%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:3.92g
7.84%
Fiber:5.13g
20.52%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.07%
Folate:47.78µg
11.95%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.84%
Iron:1.91mg
10.62%
Vitamin K:9.09µg
8.65%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.57%
Copper:0.16mg
8.17%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.04%
Vitamin C:5.87mg
7.12%
Potassium:225.47mg
6.44%
Phosphorus:57.14mg
5.71%
Selenium:3.52µg
5.03%
Magnesium:19.66mg
4.91%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.6%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.54%
Vitamin A:173.16IU
3.46%
Calcium:33.94mg
3.39%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.99%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.57%