Pear Pie with Meringue
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. The pie turns out very aromatic and tasty, it’s impossible to stop at just one bite! No sweet tooth will remain indifferent! You can make a pear pie with meringue for a family tea time or for welcoming guests. The ingredients are simple and affordable, and the result will definitely delight. I highly recommend trying it! Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste, based on the sweetness of the pears. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, and two yolks (set the whites aside in the refrigerator for now; they'll be needed later).
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Step 3
Mash everything with a fork until smooth, or beat it with a mixer.
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Step 4
Add flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Step 5
Knead a soft dough. Gather it into a ball, wrap it in cling film and place it in the refrigerator.
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Step 6
Wash the pears, remove the core, and cut them into wedges. Drizzle with lemon juice so the pears don’t darken.
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Step 7
In a skillet melt the butter, add the sugar, stir and place the pears. Simmer them, stirring occasionally over medium heat until tender.
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Step 8
Grease the baking pan with butter and spread the dough in the pan with your hands, forming high edges.
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Step 9
Place the pears on top (without juice, the juice will be needed a little later). Put the pie in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 10
When you can see that the pie is almost ready—take it out. Drizzle the pears evenly with the juice that remained after stewing in the pan.
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Step 11
Whisk the chilled egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form and spread them on top. Return the pie to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
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Step 12
When the top is browned – it's ready. Remove the pie and let it cool a little, then slice it into portions and serve.
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Step 13
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.