Vanilla-Scented Quince and Pear Pie

Vanilla-Scented Quince and Pear Pie

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This sweet, tart fruit pie is a beautiful showcase for the flavors of fall and winter and looks great on any holiday table.

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Cooking tools:

  • Bench scraper
  • Rolling pin
  • Cheesecloth
  • Cookie cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Pie dish
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Whisk
  • Pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 cups plus 2 tbsp. flour (either all-purpose or half pastry and half all-purpose flour)
  • 1 cup plus 5 tbsp. butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp. heavy cream
  • Raw sugar, for sprinkling
  • 1 lemon, zested in large strips and juiced
  • 1 pod star anise
  • 1 stick canela or 1/2 stick cinnamon
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds and husks separated
  • 2 1⁄2 lb. quince, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 cup rosé wine
  • 2 lb. firm, tart pears (like Russet or Bosc), cored and sliced into ⅛" pieces
  • 1 1⁄3 cups unbleached cane sugar

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