Cheddar Pear Pie

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Ensure the butter remains cold for the best crumble texture. Set aside in the refrigerator. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the Pear Filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the peeled and sliced pears with the fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon. This mixture will help thicken the pear juices as the pie bakes. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture to the pears and toss gently to coat all the slices evenly. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Assemble and Bake: Transfer the pear filling to the unbaked pie crust, arranging the slices evenly. Sprinkle the chilled crumble topping evenly over the pear filling, covering the entire surface. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, you can cover the edges with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking. (45-50 minutes)

Recipe View Let Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set and prevents a runny pie. (2 hours)