Early American Pear Pie

Delicately spiced and baked to a luscious glaze, Pear Pie vied with apple pie in popularity during the early days of our country.

Make pastry for Two-crust Pie of desired size. Line pie pan.

For 9 inch Pie

Pare and slice firm pears. (1 pear makes about 1 cup sliced)

Mix: 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg and 2 Tbsp. flour.

Mix lightly thru 6 cups sliced pears.

Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Dot with 1 1/2 tbsp. butter.

Cover with top crust which has slits cut in it. Bake until nicely browned. Serve cool. If desired, garnish with cheese, whipped cream or ice cream.

Temperature: 425F degrees (hot oven)

Time: 35-45 minutes.

For 8 inch pie, use 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp. nutmeg or cinnamon, 1 1/2 tbsp. flour, 4 cups sliced pears and 1 tbsp. butter.

Recipe from 1957 Betty Crocker Pie Parade booklet.