Saturday, October 16, 2010

Five-Spice Pear Apple Pie

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I think I'm getting pretty good at this whole pie thing. In the span of an afternoon, I made not one...but two delicious pies. The first, a pear apple pie. By far one of the prettiest pies I have ever made. I read the recipe for the crust correctly this time, not adding too much sugar. It rolled our wonderfully and browned perfectly.


The recipe called for a crumb topping. I, however, opted for a top crust, which, if I do say so myself, was a good call.

I knew the crust was perfect when I made the first cut into it. The perfect combination of flaky and doughy. Man, that crust is what made the pie absolutely perfect! I am very much looking forward to my next double crust pie!!!

3 comments:

  1. Yummy...you'll have to tell us what you have in mind for Turkey Day! BTW, let me know if the quest for supplies is unsuccessful...

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  2. I've never thought of a pear/apple pie. A great fall harvest combo....Congrats on the crust ! Impressive. That perfect flaky/doughy balance can be hard to do...Also praise for your superior food snaps. I'm digging your piecentric blog :P
    P.S. Have you checked out thrift stores for pie plates for baking, glass bowls, small plates for eating, or other provisions and pie project accessories ?

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  3. ~i am over here from your mamas blog! and oh my heavenly stars...5 spice pear pie...i think i will sit here a stare at this picture for a while more...congrats on your new pie filled adventure...i l♥ve baking!! and for your washington pie...how good it will be!! warm wishes and brightest blessings~

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