I take this pie to lots of different gatherings, and I make sure to have copies of the recipe with me since people always ask for it. It's amusing to see some folks puzzling over what's in the filling - they expect apples but love the subtle sweetness of the pears.
-Cynthia LaBree, Elmer, New Jersey
 

Cheddar Pear Pie

pears,

sugar

cornstarch

salt

pie shell (9 inches)

TOPPING:

cheddar cheese

all-purpose flour

butter, melted

<p>I love love loved the topping on this pie. As someone suggested I doubled the cornstarch. It turned out great. Everyone loved it.</p>

I did have some trouble with the top over-browning and the bottom crust being a tad soggy. Next time I would decrease the oven temp and increase the baking time.

Terrific. I took this to a party yesterday and everyone loved it.

Used sharp cheddar, and this pie was amazing!  The only thing I didn't like was the over-browning on the top by the time the pie was finished.  But the flavor....YUM!  And it was unexpected, which always brings wonderful reviews.

This is my favorite pie. I use Marie Callendar frozen crust and it doesn't get "soggy bottom".

Its in the oven now,to prepare the pie is very easy it took longer then 10 mins to prepare that was due to the peeling and slicing of the pears but everything else was very smooth.My husband loves pears so i thought this would be something he would enjoy at the moment the only thing i can say about it,is that its very simple to make.I will let ya'll know how it turns out.

I would make this pie again,my husband loves pears so this is a winner in my home and is so easy to make,I used sharp cheddar and I used a store brand pie shell.

We loved this pie so much!  I made my own pie crust and used sharp cheddar.  Will definitely make again!

My husband loves this pie too. I haven't made it in years, but am having for Thanksgiving this year because the pears in the store were so perfect this morning. If it turns out too runny, you might try increasing the cornstarch.  I believe the ripeness of the pears affects the juiciness of the the pie. My pears are pretty ripe so I will increase the cornstarch. (Actually, I'll be using flour because I don't think I have cornstarch).

This is a lovely pie. I did make a few changes.  I added some sliced apples to the mix along with some cinnamon.  I also blind baked the pie crust for about 5 minutes.  Like several others  I found the filling to be a tad runny. Next time I will add more cornstartch or will pre cook the pears  before adding it  to  the pie shell.  My top  browned very quickly so I reduced the temp and covered it with foil.Still we enjoyed every bite.  A few minor adjustments will put this pie in the winners  circle.JanieTaste Of Home Volunteer Field Editor

I have been making this recipe for years.  We have a pear tree in our yard and my family looks forward to this pie every year!

I loved it! Good use of pears that need to be eaten up. The cheese topping was what really made it for me.

make it every year when the pears are ripe on our trees

I love this pie, have made it with and without cheese, sooo good, amd much better than apple pie, imo.

If you love pears you will defiantly love this pie.  To prevent soggy crust brush the bottom of your crust with a beaten egg before adding filling. I also used flour instead of cornstarch (2 Tbsp. ) I would most likely make again but with less sugar, I found it quite sweet. I also think making this recipe with apples would be a great change up. Very Good! Thx! Cynthia

Made this pie again this week. Absolutely delicious. Depending on the ripeness and juiciness of your pears you may need to double the cornstarch. I used 2 Tbsp. this time.

cheddar pear pie

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Taste of Home

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