Savor the Season: Apple Pear Praline Pie 🍏🍐✨
Welcome to a world of warmth and comfort! Today, we’re indulging in the delightful flavors of fall with a recipe that celebrates the bounty of the harvest – Apple Pear Praline Pie. With its tender fruits, aromatic spices, and crunchy praline topping, this pie is a true embodiment of seasonal bliss. So, let’s gather our ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize the taste buds and warm the soul.
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cups sliced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 3 cups sliced pears (such as Bartlett)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Directions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and flute the edges. Set aside, ready to be filled with deliciousness.
- Fruit Fusion: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sliced pears, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated, infusing every slice with a symphony of flavors.
- Fill the Crust: Spoon the fruit mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out into an even layer, creating a canvas of fruity goodness that awaits its crowning glory.
- Praline Perfection: In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and softened butter until crumbly. This delightful mixture will add a crunchy and caramelized touch to our pie, elevating it to new heights of indulgence.
- Top It Off: Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the fruit filling in the pie crust, ensuring every inch is adorned with a generous layer of praline perfection.
- Bake and Bubble: Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, then bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and mingle into a symphony of sweetness.
- Golden Brown Beauty: Remove the foil from the edges of the pie crust and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown, signaling its readiness to be enjoyed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before serving, giving the flavors time to settle and intensify, ensuring each bite is a moment of pure delight.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Calories per Serving: 350 kcal
- Servings: 8 servings
Prepare to be transported to a realm of autumnal bliss with every forkful of Apple Pear Praline Pie. Whether enjoyed with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this pie is sure to be a highlight of your fall festivities. So, gather your loved ones and indulge in the seasonal splendor of this delightful dessert! 🍏🍐✨