10.02.2010

Cranberry Pear Pie


9 inch pastry shell
4 c fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/4 c sugar
1/4 c cranberry apple juice
1 c dried cranberries
3 T quick cook tapioca
5 c sliced and peeled pears

topping: 3/4 c flour
1/3 c brown sugar
1 t cinnamon
8 T butter
1/4 c chopped walnuts

line 9 inch pie plate with pastry.  trim and set aside.  in a saucepan combine cranberries, sugar and juice.  bring to a boil.  reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.  transfer to a large bowl.  stir in a craisins and tapioca.  gently stir in pears.  let stand 15 minutes.  pour into pastry.  for topping, in a food processor, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter.  cover and pulse.  add walnuts and sprinkle over filling.  bake at 400 for 15 minutes.  reduce heat to 350.  bake for 35-40 minutes.  cover with foil last 15 minutes if needed to prevent burning crust.

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