Red Anjou Pie

Health score
3%
Red Anjou Pie
60 min.
8
461kcal

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Indulge your senses with the delightful Red Anjou Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. This charming pie, inspired by the luscious Red Anjou pears, is a tribute to the love of seasonal fruits and comforting desserts. The combination of ripe, firm pears and the chewy sweetness of dried apricots creates a tantalizing filling that will make your taste buds dance.

Easily prepared in just 60 minutes, this pie is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a dinner party, or simply a cozy night at home. The cinnamon and pecans elevate the dish, adding warmth and a subtle crunch, making every slice a deliciously memorable experience. With a flaky, buttery crust enveloping the rich filling, your guests will be eagerly asking for seconds.

This recipe is not just about the ingredients; it’s about creating comfort and connection through food. Serving this pie warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, transforms it into an irresistible treat. Elevate your dessert game and treat your loved ones to a slice of this exquisite Red Anjou Pie that promises to warm hearts and satisfy cravings!

Ingredients

  • large anjou pear red firm cored ripe coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup apricot dried diced
  • tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon juiced
  • 0.5 cup pecans finely chopped
  • package pie crust dough refrigerated softened

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Press pie dough into greased metal pie plate (or ungreased glass pie plate), pressing firmly to bottom and sides. Gently toss diced pears with lemon juice.
  2. Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, apricots, and pecans. Gently mix together pears and dry ingredients.
  3. Pour into prepared bottom pie crust. Dot top of pear mixture with butter pieces.
  4. Top either with a full crust, or cut top crust into lattice. Crimp crust edges. If using a top crust, cut several slits to vent the pie.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories461kcal
Protein4.46%
Fat42.48%
Carbs53.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.03
Glycemic Load
15.34
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.5699999892841%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.1mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.8mg
Epigallocatechin
1.06mg
Epicatechin
4.38mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
0.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:460.72kcal
23.04%
Fat:22.37g
34.41%
Saturated Fat:6.74g
42.15%
Carbohydrates:62.86g
20.95%
Net Carbohydrates:56.4g
20.51%
Sugar:24.21g
26.9%
Cholesterol:7.53mg
2.51%
Sodium:249.65mg
10.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.29g
10.57%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.19%
Fiber:6.47g
25.86%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.85%
Folate:58.89µg
14.72%
Iron:2.29mg
12.75%
Copper:0.25mg
12.72%
Vitamin B3:2.27mg
11.37%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.83%
Vitamin K:9.9µg
9.43%
Potassium:318.52mg
9.1%
Phosphorus:84.81mg
8.48%
Vitamin A:414.26IU
8.29%
Selenium:5.55µg
7.93%
Magnesium:28.62mg
7.16%
Vitamin C:5.84mg
7.07%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.21%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.99%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.52%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Calcium:34.36mg
3.44%
Source:Epicurious