Mary Berry Apple and Pear Pie

Mary Berry’s Apple and Pear Pie is made with tender Bramley apples, ripe pears, and tangy lemon curd, all encased in a golden puff pastry shell and finished with a sprinkle of icing sugar and is ready in 1 hour!

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• Mary Berry Carrot And Orange Cake
• Mary Berry Baked Alaska
• Mary Berry Banoffee Pie

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Apple and Pear Pie Recipe:

• Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh apples and pears.
• The addition of lemon curd adds a zesty kick, enhancing the fruit flavors.
• Wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry, creating a comforting, indulgent treat.
• Simple yet elegant, making it a versatile dessert for gatherings or cozy nights in.

❓ What Is Mary Berry’s Apple and Pear Pie Recipe?

Mary Berry’s Apple and Pear Pie recipe features diced Bramley apples and ripe pears tossed in lemon curd, encased in puff pastry, and baked until golden and crispy and Finished with a sprinkle of icing sugar for a final touch of elegance.

🍎 Mary Berry Apple and Pear Pie Ingredients

• 200g (7oz) Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and roughly diced (prepared weight)
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and roughly diced
• 4 heaped tbsp lemon curd
• 1 x 500g block puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten
• 30g (1oz) demerara sugar Icing sugar, for sprinkling
• icing sugar, for sprinkling

🥧 How To Make Mary Berry Apple and Pear Pie

1. Set oven temperature to 220°C (or 200°F fan) on gas 7. Get a baking sheet hot in the oven.
2. Put the pear and apple dice into a bowl. Toss in the lemon curd and coat the fruit thoroughly.
3. Trim the pastry to a diameter of approximately 33 cm (13 in) and roll it out into a circle on a floured work surface. Slide the pastry onto a baking paper sheet.
4. Fill the pastry with the apple and pear mixture. Leave a 7.5 cm (3 in) border around the edge after spreading out slightly.
5. Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry’s edge. Fold the crust over and twist it to form a border. Form sides by pressing them together, like the edges of a Cornish pasty.
6. Add more beaten egg to brush the sides, and then dust the fruit and pastry edges with demerara sugar.
7. Carefully transfer the baking paper to the prepared baking sheet and bake for around 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the crispiness is achieved.

 💭 Recipe Tips

• Ensure to thoroughly coat the fruit with lemon curd for even flavor distribution.
• Use a hot baking sheet to ensure a crisp bottom crust.
• Leave a border when filling the pastry to allow for folding and sealing.
• Brushing the pastry with beaten egg and dusting it with demerara sugar creates a beautiful golden crust.

🍨 What To Serve With Apple and Pear Pie?

Serve Apple and Pear Pie with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, caramel or chocolate sauce, fruit coulis, or custard, and a cup of hot tea or coffee.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Apple and Pear Pie?

• In The Fridge: Keep leftover apple and pear pie in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• In The Freezer: Wrap leftover apple and pear pie slices tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing for up to 4 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Apple and Pear Pie?

• Oven: Reheat leftover apple and pear pie slices on a baking sheet at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Microwave: Arrange leftover apple and pear pie slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat on medium at 30-second to 1-minute intervals, or until heated.

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• Mary Berry Lemon And Blueberry Muffins
• Mary Berry Raspberry Frangipane Tart
• Mary Berry Carrot Cake Loaf

Mary Berry Apple and Pear Pie Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 200
• Calories from Fat 108
• Total Fat 12g
• Saturated fat 6g
• Cholesterol 15mg
• Sodium 125mg
• Carbohydrates 21g
• Net carbs 20g
• Fiber 1g
• Glucose 5g
• Protein 2g