Pear Streusel Pie

Description

Fall Pear Streusel Pie is a cozy homemade dessert made with sweet, juicy pears tossed with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and warm spices. The pear filling is baked inside a flaky pie crust and finished with a buttery streusel topping made from flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.

This easy fall pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or a cozy weekend dessert. The soft baked pears and crisp crumb topping create a delicious combination of textures, especially when served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Rest Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 8 people

Difficulty: Medium

Why You'll Love This Fall Pear Streusel Pie

• Sweet, tender pears with warm fall spices.
• Buttery and crisp brown sugar streusel topping.
• Flaky homemade-style pie crust.
• A delicious alternative to traditional apple pie.
• Perfect for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings.
• Easy to prepare ahead of time.
• Delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
• A beautiful seasonal dessert for sharing.

How to Make Fall Pear Streusel Pie

1. Prepare the Pie Crust

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

2. Prepare the Pears

Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears. Try to keep the slices fairly even so they bake at the same rate.

3. Make the Pear Filling

In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently until evenly coated.

4. Fill the Pie Crust

Transfer the pear mixture into the chilled pie crust and spread the filling evenly.

5. Prepare the Streusel Topping

In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter.

6. Create the Crumble

Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.

7. Add the Topping

Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the pear filling. Cover the entire surface without pressing the topping down.

8. Bake the Pie

Bake for 50–55 minutes, until the streusel is golden brown and the pear filling is tender and bubbling around the edges. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil.

9. Cool and Serve

Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing so the filling can set properly. Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.

Tips for Perfect Fall Pear Streusel Pie

• Choose ripe but still firm pears so they hold their shape during baking.
• Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou pears all work well.
• Slice the pears evenly for consistent baking.
• Use cornstarch to help thicken the natural juices.
• Keep the butter cold when making the streusel.
• Do not overwork the crumble topping.
• Place the pie dish on a baking sheet to catch any overflowing juices.
• Allow the pie to cool fully before slicing.

Delicious Recipe Variations

Apple Pear Streusel Pie

Replace half of the pears with thinly sliced apples for a classic fall fruit combination.

Pecan Pear Streusel Pie

Add ½ cup of chopped pecans to the streusel topping for extra crunch.

Maple Pear Pie

Replace part of the brown sugar with pure maple syrup for a deeper fall flavor.

Ginger Pear Streusel Pie

Add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger to the pear filling for a warm, slightly spicy flavor.

Cranberry Pear Pie

Add ½ cup of fresh cranberries to the filling for a tart contrast to the sweet pears.

What to Serve with Fall Pear Streusel Pie

• Vanilla ice cream
• Cinnamon ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce
• Maple whipped cream
• Toasted pecans
• Hot coffee
• Chai tea
• Hot apple cider

How to Store Leftover Fall Pear Streusel Pie

Allow the pie to cool completely before covering it loosely or transferring slices to an airtight container.

Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Serve chilled or warm individual slices gently in the microwave before serving.

Can Fall Pear Streusel Pie Be Frozen?

Yes. Allow the baked pie to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil.

Freeze for up to 2 months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in a 325°F (165°C) oven until heated through. For the best topping texture, reheat uncovered during the final few minutes.