Red Anjou Pie

Name: Red Anjou Pie
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package of ready-made refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package; 4 large firm, ripe Red Anjou USA Pears, cored and coarsely chopped; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup diced dried apricots; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

January 30, 2014

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Red Anjou PieUSA Pears

This classic pie combines sweet Red Anjou pears with the subtle tartness of dried apricots and the distinct crunch of pecans.

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