Streusel Topped Pear And Blueberry Pie Recipes

PEAR STREUSEL PIE

Steps:

• Combine pear slices, sugar, lemon juice, butter, salt and mace in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes.
• Lift pears out with a slotted spoon and place in pie shell.
• In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to mixture in saucepan. Cook, stirring until thick.
• Pour mixture over pears and place pie on a baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Mix strusel topping with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of pie and bake an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.

BLUEBERRY STREUSEL PIE

Steps:

• To make crust: Stir together 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Cook, swirling the pan, until the butter turns a nutty brown, about 30 seconds.
• Cover loosely with with foil and set in the middle of the oven, with a baking sheet placed on the rack below to catch any drippings.
• Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the berries are juicy and bubbling.
• Frozen berries will take 10 minutes longer to cook.
• Uncover the pie, sprinkle evenly with the reserved streusel topping and bake for 12 to 15 minutes longer, or until the streusel is golden.
• Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then cool completely in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.