Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin Pie

Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin Pie is a delightful twist on the classic pumpkin pie, adding the flavors of gingersnap and pear for a unique and delicious dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Gingersnap cookies
• 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 medium Pears
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Crush the gingersnap cookies and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
3. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Peel and slice the pears, then toss them with lemon juice, flour, and brown sugar.
5. Arrange the pear slices on top of the gingersnap crust. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the pears.
6. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set.
8. Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.