Instructions: Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; toss with pears. Turn mixture into cornmeal pastry-lined pie pan. Pour cream over pears. Bake at 425 degrees F 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375 degrees F and bake 35 to 40 minutes longer or until filling bubbles and pears are tender.

Cornmeal Pastry

Combine flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time until flour mixture is moistened. Roll dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Flute edges.

Makes 1 (9-inch) crust.

Quantity: Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.

Always be sure to use ripe pears.

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