"Maple Glazed Pear Pie - courtesy of Ken Haedrich, Dean of The Pie Academy - it's spicy, it's flaky, and the real maple syrup glaze will make you weak in the knees...."
INGREDIENTS
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Double Crust Shortening Pie Dough (the link is located just above this recipe)
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6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced ripe pears
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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3/4 teaspoon five spice powder
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Pinch of salt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for glaze
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar