French Pear Pie

Indulge in the elegance of a French Pear Pie—a dessert that blends rustic charm with refined flavors. This swoon-worthy pie features a buttery, flaky crust filled with a luscious almond cream, delicately scented with vanilla. Juicy slices of ripe-yet-firm pears are artfully arranged on top, their natural sweetness perfectly complemented by a sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds for a delightful crunch. Baked to golden perfection, this dessert is a celebration of textures and tastes, ideal for autumn gatherings or refined dinner parties. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with honey and a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving. Simple to prepare yet stunningly beautiful, this pear pie delivers a slice of French-inspired decadence to your table. Keywords: French pear pie, almond cream filling, elegant dessert, pear dessert recipes, easy pie recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch crust Pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 4 medium Pears (ripe but firm)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.3333333333 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons Honey (optional, for drizzling)
• 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges and refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Step 3

Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin wedges.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Stir in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to form a smooth almond cream filling.

Step 7

Spread the almond cream evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust.

Step 8

Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern over the almond cream, slightly overlapping them for an elegant look.

Step 9

Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top for added texture and flavor.

Step 10

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the almond filling is golden brown and set.

Step 11

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Optional: Drizzle with honey and dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and elegance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1305.7 grams (1305.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2985

Total Fat 161.00g	206%
Saturated Fat 58.60g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 1711mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 358.20g	130%
Dietary Fiber 36.60g	131%
Total Sugars 179.60g
Protein 45.30g	91%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1271mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 46.8%