Pear Pandowdy
This pear pandowdy has the same ingredients as a pear pie, but it's much easier to prepare and assemble. This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh autumn pears!
Ingredients
For the Pandowdy Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons butter, 5 ounces
- 3 tablespoons ice water
For the Pear Filling
- 6 large pears, such as Bosc or Anjou
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 to 3 teaspoons demerara or sanding sugar, optional
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Combine 1 cup of flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse to blend the dry ingredients. Cut 10 tablespoons of cold butter into small pieces and scatter them over the flour mixture. Pulse until the mixture resembles pea-size crumbs. Drizzle the ice water into the food processor while pulsing. When the dough begins to clump together, dump it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead a few times to form a cohesive dough. • Shape the dough into a flattened disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the disc out into a large square about 1/4-inch in thickness. Use a knife, pizza cutter, or fluted pastry wheel to cut the pastry into squares or other shapes. Arrange the dough pieces on the lined baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer.
- Make the Pear Filling: Peel the pears and slice them in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scrape out the cores. Slice the pears lengthwise into 1/4-inch wedges and put them in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and vanilla to the slices and toss to combine. • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 3 tablespoons of flour; mix well. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the pears and toss to coat. Dot with butter pieces.
- Prepare the Oven: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the pears to a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch square cake pan. Remove the dough pieces from the freezer and arrange them over the pear filling, overlapping them as needed. • Whisk the egg white with the water and brush over the dough. Sprinkle with demerara or sanding sugar, if desired. • Bake the pear pandowdy in the preheated oven for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are bubbling and tender.
- Serve Warm or Cold: Spoon the pear pandowdy into dessert bowls and add a scoop of ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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