Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup, chilled and diced
• Ice water - 6 tablespoons
• Pears - 6 cups, peeled and sliced
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Brown sugar - ¼ cup
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1, beaten

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls.

4. 4.

   Roll out one ball on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie plate.

5. 5.

   In another bowl, combine pears, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

6. 6.

   Pour pear mixture into the prepared crust.

7. 7.

   Roll out the second dough ball and place over the filling. Seal and flute the edges.

8. 8.

   Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape, then brush with beaten egg.

9. 9.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 180°C (350°F) and continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden brown.

10. 10.

    Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Facts