Custard Pie- Martha Stewart.com

Serves 6; Prep time: 15 minutes; Total time: 1 hour

3 Comice or Bartlett pears, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350°; butter a 9-inch pie dish. Peel, halve, and core 3 Comice or Bartlett pears; slice 1/4 inch thick lengthwise. Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, in dish. 2. In a blender, process 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/3 cup each granulated sugar and all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. 3. Pour batter over pears; bake until golden and firm to touch, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners’ sugar.