Pear Gruyere Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup port wine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 medium pears (about 3 pounds) peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Vanilla ice cream, optional