Cheddar-Pear Pie

• 5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

1. Combine pears and 1/3 cup sugar in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 12 to 14 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove from heat. (Drain excess liquid, if necessary.)
2. Process pears in a blender until smooth; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla. Set aside.
3. Line pie shell with aluminum foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
4. Bake on lowest oven rack at 425u0b0 for 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake 4 more minutes.
5. Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
6. Spoon pear mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover edges with aluminum foil.
7. Bake at 425u0b0 for 25 minutes.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cheddar-pear-pie (may not work)