Ingredients
- Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/3 cup ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Filling:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 large Comice pears (about 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 large egg
Description
Comice Pears Work Best, But Almost Any Variety Can Be Used. Toasting The Walnuts Imparts A Deep Nutty Flavor That Contrasts With The Maple Syrup.

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