Fall Pear Pie

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Title: Fall Pear Pie
Categories: Pies
Yield: 8 Servings

8 c Peeled pears; thinly sliced
3/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
Pastry for double crust 9" p
1 Egg; lightly beaten
1/4 c Heavy cream; optional

Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME - OCT/NOV 95 In a large bowl,
combine pears, sugar, tapioca and nutmeg. Line a pie
plate with bottom crust; add pear mixture. Roll our
remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut large slits in
top. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Brush
with egg. Bake at 375 degrees for 55-60 minutes or
until the pears are tender. Remove to a wire rack.
Pour cream through slits if desired.

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