*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                          FRESH PEAR AND APPLE PIE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies                             Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4                    Apples (4 cups sliced)
    4                    Firm Pears (4 cups sliced)
    2       T            Lime Juice
      2/3   c            Brown Sugar, firmly packed
      1/4   c            Cornstarch
      1/2   t            Cinnamon
      1/4   t            Nutmeg
    2       T            Butter
                         Pastry for a 9 inch pie
 
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees
        Prepare pastry or thaw frozen pastry and set
   aside.  Peel and slice apples and pears.  Place in
   large bowl and toss with lime juice.  Combine brown
   sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl.
    Toss with apple and pear slices until coated.  Turn
   into a 9x1-1/2 inch deep dish pie plate.  Dot with
   butter.  Roll out pastry for top crust.  Cut slits to
   vent steam during baking and place over filling.  Seal
   and flute edges. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50
   minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
  
 
 
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