This Ginger Pear Pie is a fresh pear pie baked with a sweet, buttery, ginger-pecan topping.
Ginger Pear Pie
Pears are not the first fruit you think of putting in an excellent fruit pie. It’s totally underrated though, because fresh pears are fabulous. They are so sweet and delicious., and they make a great filling for pie. Classic apple pie is always a great choice, but fresh pear pie is unique and usually very well received.
🛒Ingredients needed:
- pie crust
- water
- dark corn syrup
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- grated lemon zest
- cornstarch
- ground ginger
- large pears
- butter
- all purpose flour
- light brown sugar
- pecans
- vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
✏️ How to make Ginger Pear Pie:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
PREPARE THE PIE:
ADD THE TOPPING and BAKE:
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is browned. Cool on a wire rack.
➡️ Recipe Tips and Substitutions:
- The variety of pear that I recommend is the Anjou pear. It’s the one that is best for baking in pies. Bosc pears are an acceptable substitute.
- When making this pie, be sure to buy the pears a few days before baking. You don’t want them rock hard, but you don’t want them soft either. Letting them sit at room temperature for a couple of days should get them to the firmness that is just right for baking this ginger pear pie.
- You can use a pre-made store-bought crust for this recipe, or you can make it homemade. Pioneer Woman’s Perfect Pie Crust is my favorite!
✓ What to serve with Ginger Pear Pie:
A slice of this delicious ginger pear pie is delicious served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or butter pecan ice cream on top. Some people may prefer a dollop of whipped cream spooned on top instead.
★ How to Store:
When it has completely cooled, fresh pear pie should be wrapped well with plastic wrap and refrigerated. A baked pear pie can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
❤️ Why I love this recipe:
- I love that everyone you’re serving is expecting an apple pie, but they get pear pie instead!
- This is a great pie to make in the fall when pears are in season!
- Pears and ginger are a delicious match.
Favorite recipes using pears:
- Pear Bread
- Maple Nut and Pear Scones
- Pear Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
- Fresh Pear Muffins
- Blue Cheese and Pear Pizza
Ginger Pear Pie
Ingredients
PIE:
- 1 pie crust
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 large Anjou pears (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
TOPPING:
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup (½ stick) cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pie crust, and crimp the edges.
PREPARE THE PIE:
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the water, corn syrup, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk in the cornstarch and ginger. Gently stir in the pears. Bring to a boil over medium-heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; add the butter. Pour the pear filling into the pastry shell.
ADD THE TOPPING and BAKE:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and ginger. Use a pastry cutter (or two knives) to cut in the butter until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the filling. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is browned. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
