Pear Gruyere Pie Food

PEAR WITH GRUYERE PIE

Steps:

• Roll out bottom crust and place in a 9-inch pie pan.
• Make pie filling by combining pear slices, sugars, 3 Tbsp flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom. If pears are especially juicy, stir in an additional tablespoon of flour. Pour filling into crust.
• Roll out top crust and place over filling. Pinch crust edges together and crimp with fingers or press down with a fork. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together. Brush top crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with cheese. Make a few small slits with a knife to allow steam to escape during baking.
• Place pie pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 45-60 minutes, or until very golden. Rotate pan halfway through cook time for even baking. Allow pie to cool before slicing.

PEAR AND GRUYERE HAND PIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pears and the thyme and cook until the pears are tender and any juice has evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
• Working with 1 sheet of puff pastry at a time, on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 10-by-15-inch rectangle. Trim about 1/8 inch off of each edge. Cut the dough into 6 equal squares. Transfer the squares to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
• Brush a 1-inch border of egg on each square. Divide the cheese among the 12 squares. Then divide the pear mixture among the squares. Fold the squares over into triangles and press to seal with a fork. Transfer the pies to the freezer for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brush the tops and sides of the pies with the egg. Cut a slit in each pie to allow steam to escape. Bake the pies until deep golden brown and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly and serve warm.