Interestingly spiced pie
Cut fat into flour until texture is that of course bread crumbs. Add chilled water a few tablespoons at a time, cutting in with knife until pastry can be gathered into a ball without crumbling. Keep as dry as possible and do not work too much. Chill pie crust while assembling filling.
Peel and slice pears and place in a bowl. add other ingredients and carefully turn over to mix.
Divide pastry into two halves and roll out one portion for bottom crust. Line a 10 inch round pie dish and trim edges. Place filling in crust. Roll out second portion of pastry dough. Moisten rim of bottom crust. Place top crust on pie, trim edges and crimp to ensure a good seal. Cut four slits in top of pie. Wet surface and sprinkle with sugar. Place in 350 degree over and bake until pie is golden brown. Approximately 45 minutes.
By Susan Gibbons