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               Deep Dish Pear Pie with Cheddar Cheese Pastry
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies                             Regional
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2      pounds        Pears -- halved
    1      tablespoon    Lemon juice
    3      tablespoons   Flour
    1      cup           Sugar
    1      dash          Salt
      1/2  teaspoon      Cinnamon
      1/2  teaspoon      Nutmeg
    1      tablespoon    Butter
    1      cup           Flour
      1/4  cup           Cheese -- shredded
      1/2  teaspoon      Salt
      1/3  cup           Butter
    2                    Or 3 T Cold Water
 
 Place pears in 1 1/2 quart casserole.  Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine next 5
ingredients. Sprinkle over pears. Dot with butter. Cover with Cheddar Cheese
Pastry, crimping to sides of dish. Cut slits in top.
 Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until pears are tender.
 Cheddar Cheese Pastry:	Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and cheese. 
Sprinkle with water.  Shape into a ball and roll out to cover top of pie.
 
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