The bourbon-soaked pears add a smoky, oaky element to this pie that is topped with a sweet, crunchy oat pecan crumble.
Raise your hand if you love pies! If you didn’t raise your hand, then why are you here? Just kidding, we can still be friends. Pies have a special place in my heart, which is funny considering I didn’t like pies when I was a kid. It wasn’t until I got married and moved to my husband’s family farm that I began to rethink my relationship with pie. Every summer and fall we have an abundance of fruit from the farm and I can't seem to let it go to waste. So I started baking with all the delicious pears, apples and blackberries and come to find out, I love pies! Whipping up delicious recipes like this lovely pear bourbon crumble pie is my favorite thing to do during the fall and holiday season. And I really think you’ll love this delicious fall pie as much as I do!
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Why You'll Love This Pie
- A Twist on Tradition: This pie recipe takes the classic pear pie and elevates it with a splash of bourbon, adding an irresistible warm, rich flavor.
- Perfect for Fall Gatherings: Imagine the aroma of cinnamon, ginger and allspice filling your kitchen - this pie is a surefire crowd-pleaser for any autumn event.
- Easy and Enjoyable: With a straightforward recipe, delicious ingredients and a homemade pie crust, this pecan-studded crumble is the perfect easy dessert.
How to Make This Pie
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather ripe pears, spices and the essentials for the oat pecan crumble.
- Soak and Spice: Toss the pears in the bourbon and other ingredients to infuse all the flavors.
- Crumble Topping: Mix the crumble ingredients for that perfect sweet, crunchy topping.
- Assemble and Bake: Fill the crust, top with the crumble and bake until golden perfection is achieved.
Tips for Recipe Success
- Choose the Right Pears: Opt for ripe but firm pears for the perfect texture.
- Bourbon Quality Matters: A good quality bourbon can make a big difference in flavor.
- Don’t Rush the Cooling: Letting the pie cool for at least 3 hours helps it set perfectly.
Serving Suggestions
- A la Mode: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic treat.
- With Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream adds a creamy touch to each slice.
- Drizzle of caramel sauce: Bring on all the fall flavors with this easy salted caramel sauce.
Storage Instructions
- Fresh Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
FAQs
Absolutely! Make it a day in advance, and store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or more vanilla extract.
Cover the edges of the pie crust with foil if they start browning too quickly.
The bourbon-soaked pears add a smoky, oaky element to this pie that is topped with a sweet, crunchy oat pecan crumble. This rich and delicious pie is perfect for a fall gathering and will have you falling in love pies all over again.
If you give this recipe a try, please leave a comment below, rate the recipe, and don’t forget to tag me @homesweetfarmhome on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with and share with our community. Cheers!
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Bourbon Pear Pie with Oat Pecan Crumble
Ingredients
- 1 Pie Crust Recipe
- 5 cup pears peeled and sliced (5-6 ripe but firm pears)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- For the Crumble
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into small chunks
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Roll out chilled pie dough disc on a lightly floured work surface until dough is about ⅛” thick and about 12” in diameter.
- Transfer dough to a 9” pie plate. Trim the edge of the dough so that there is about 1” overhang.
- Fold the edges under and crimp with your fingers or a fork.
- Put the pie plate in the freezer while you make the pie filling and crumble topping.
- For the filling: In a medium bowl toss together sliced pears, lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, salt, bourbon, and vanilla. Gently toss to coat the pears evenly. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow the mixture to macerate.
- For the crumble: In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter chunks and, using forks or a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until there are pea-sized crumbs. Add the pecans and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Remove the pie pan from the freezer and pour the fruit mixture into the pie crust.
- Top with the crumble mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet and place on the middle rack in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes then reduce the heat to 375°F and bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
* The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Beth Jo says
What a pie! The flavor and the texture are amazing in this pie. Will definitely make again. Thanks for a great recipe!