Red Anjou Pie

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

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our Red Anjou Pie, a dessert that beautifully showcases the sweet and juicy essence of ripe Red Anjou pears. This pie is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, with its golden-brown crust and luscious filling that promises to impress your family and friends.

In just 60 minutes, you can create a warm, comforting dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with the chewy texture of dried apricots and the crunch of pecans. The hint of cinnamon adds a cozy warmth, making it the perfect ending to any meal or a sweet snack on its own. Whether you choose to top it with a full crust or a charming lattice design, this pie is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

With each slice, you’ll experience a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a wonderful addition to your holiday gatherings or a simple weeknight treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Get ready to savor the taste of fall with this irresistible Red Anjou Pie!

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