Cranberry Pear Crumble Pie

This pie is cranberry recipe number two. This go around I used fresh cranberries instead of the goop that comes out of a can. You can use fresh or frozen, whichever you can find at your local grocer. This pie is much simpler to make than the cranberry dream and will take up a lot less time. It is also BEAUTIFUL! A perfect centerpiece at a holiday meal. For some reason this particular dessert makes me think of Christmas. My recommendation? Make this pie as soon as you finish reading this blog and then make it again for a tasty treat for friends and family on Christmas.

Cranberry Pear Crumble Pie

one pie crust

24 Nilla Waffers- crushed (about 3/4 cup)

1/4 cup brown sugar- packed

1/4 cup butter- melted

8oz cream cheese-softened

1 cup chopped cranberries

2 large fresh pears- sliced *if you must use canned make sure to drain all juice

1 small package instant jello pudding (vanilla) 3-4oz

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

pre bake your pie shell at 350 for 10-15 mins or until light golden brown. let cool

spread softened cream cheese on bottom on pie crust.

combine Nilla Waffers, brown sugar and butter. Sprinkle half onto cream cheese.

combine cranberries, pears, pudding mix (don't make the pudding, you want to use the powder) and cinnamon. Add to pie.

top with remaining crumble.

Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes or until fruit is tender and crumble is golden brown.

Cool and serve with whipped cream.