Pear and Cranberry Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Pear and Cranberry Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of this delightful dessert, topped with a warm eggnog sauce.

Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 °F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell as directed on box using 9-inch glass pie plate. Prick crust generously with fork.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 350 °F. Cool 5 minutes. Layer pear slices and cranberries in baked crust.
In medium bowl, with wire whisk, beat sugar, nutmeg, sour cream and eggs until smooth and well blended. Pour evenly over fruit.
Bake 15 minutes. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake 40 to 45 minutes longer or until custard is just set and pears are fork-tender. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In small saucepan, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the eggnog until mixture is smooth. With wire whisk, beat in remaining eggnog; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat; stir in rum. Serve warm sauce over pie. Store pie and sauce in refrigerator.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pear and Cranberry Pie good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pear and Cranberry Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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