Upside Down Caramel Pear Pie

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This comes from crisco.

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Steps

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Make the crust:.

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Preheat oven to 375.

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In a large mixing bowl , stir together flour , sugar and salt.

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Using a pastry blender or two knives , blend in shortening until mixture resembles very coarse crumbs.

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Sprinkle with water and stir until dough forms a ball.

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Wrap ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

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When chilled , cut dough in half.

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On a lightly floured cutting board or counter , roll each dough half out into an 11-inch circle.

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Let crusts sit until ready to assemble pie.

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Make the filling:.

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Line a 9-inch pie plate with a 14-inch circle of heavy-duty foil.

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Spread the 2 tablespoons butter over bottom of lined pie plate , using all the butter.

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Press pecan halves into butter in a decorative circular pattern around bottom of pie plate.

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Sprinkle nuts with brown sugar.

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Spray edges of foil-lined pie plate with cooking spray.

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Set aside.

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In a large mixing bowl , using a wooden spoon , stir together sugar , flour , spices and salt.

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Add pears and toss gently .

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, crisco shortening, ice water, butter, pecan halves, brown sugar, cooking spray, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, fresh pears, caramel topping, whipped cream