Preparation:
1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; mix lightly with apples and lemon juice. (Lemon juice may be omitted for peaches.)
2. Pour into pastry-lined 9-inch pie plate; dot with butter.
3. Cover with top crust; seal edges and flute as desired.
4. Cut 5 to 6 slits on top of crust.
5. Microwave on High 8 minutes.
6. Place in 425 F. oven for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Pear au Chocolate Pie (Variation)
Follow above recipe but reduce sugar to 1/2 cup, cinnamon to 1/2 teaspoon and omit lemon juice. Sprinkle pear mixture with 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces before covering with crust. |
