Delicious and easy sugar and pear pie made with puff pastry, fresh pears, and a rich, creamy brown sugar filling. This simple homemade dessert comes together with just 7 ingredients and is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any occasion.
This Sugar and Pear Pie is one of those simple homemade desserts that looks impressive but couldn't be easier to make. A crispy puff pastry crust, filled with a rich, creamy brown sugar filling and topped with tender fresh pears that become beautifully golden as they bake.
Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients, this easy pear dessert is perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings or whenever you're craving something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm, chilled, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Looking for more easy dessert recipes? After a simple family dinner or for your next party or special occasion, try this creamy Easy Pineapple Mousse (No-Bake Dessert), this soft Portuguese Orange Roll Cake (Torta de Laranja), or the traditional Camel Drool Dessert (Baba de Camelo). They're all easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients for Sugar and Pear Pie
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Dark brown sugar - Adds a deep caramel-like sweetness and helps create the rich, creamy filling.
- Pears - Provide natural sweetness, a juicy texture, and a delicate fruity flavor that combines perfectly with the caramel notes.
- All-purpose flour - Thickens and stabilizes the filling, giving it a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Milk - Creates a silky and creamy filling, balancing the richness of the other ingredients.
- Butter - Adds creaminess and enhances the caramelized flavor of the brown sugar.
- Egg - Binds the filling and helps to achieve a soft and creamy texture as the pie bakes.
- Puff pastry - Forms a light, crispy, and buttery crust.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
How to Make Sugar and Pear Pie
Step 1: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour and milk until smooth.
Place the pan over low heat, add the butter and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Step 2: Once it begins to boil, stir continuously for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and homogeneous. Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a fork. Add it to the sugar mixture and stir until well combined.
Step 5: Wash and peel the pears. Cut them in half, remove the cores, and place them in a bowl. Drizzle the pear slices with a little lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
Step 6: Line a 24 cm (9½-inch) pie pan with the puff pastry and prick the bottom all over with a fork.
Step 7: Pour the cream over the pastry and arrange the pear slices evenly on top. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pears are lightly golden.
Step 8: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Tips for Sugar and Pear Pie
• Choose ripe but firm pears. They should be sweet while still holding their shape during baking.
• Allow the sugar filling to cool slightly before adding the egg to prevent it from scrambling.
• Prick the puff pastry with a fork before filling to help the base bake evenly.
• Arrange the pears evenly over the filling so every slice contains fruit.
• Cool before slicing. Let the pie rest for at least 20 minutes after baking so the creamy filling can set properly and produce clean slices.
FAQs
Can I use canned pears?
Fresh pears are recommended for the best texture and flavor, but well-drained canned pears can be used if necessary.
Can I make this pie ahead of time?
Yes. Bake it a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Should I refrigerate leftovers?
Yes. Since the filling contains milk and egg, keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 to 3 days.
What can I serve with this pear pie?
It's delicious with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Easy Sugar and Pear Pie
Delicious and easy sugar and pear pie made with puff pastry, fresh pears, and a rich, creamy brown sugar filling. This simple homemade dessert comes together with just 7 ingredients and is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any occasion.
- 200 grams (1 1/4 cups) dark brown sugar
- 3 pears
- 30 grams (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) butter
- 1 whole egg
- 200 grams (7 ounces) puff pastry
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour and milk until smooth. Place the pan over low heat, add the butter and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Once it begins to boil, stir continuously for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and homogeneous. Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a fork. Add it to the sugar mixture and stir until well combined.
- Wash and peel the pears. Cut them in half, remove the cores, and place them in a bowl. Drizzle the pear slices with a little lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
- Line a 24 cm (9½-inch) pie pan with the puff pastry and prick the bottom all over with a fork.
- Pour the cream over the pastry and arrange the pear slices evenly on top. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pears are lightly golden.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
