Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. Butter four 3/4-cup ramekins; set aside.
2. Step2
   In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and cranberry juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
3. Step3
   Divide pears among ramekins; spoon cranberry mixture over top.
4. Step4
   On a lightly floured surface, unroll piecrust. Cut out 4 rounds of dough, each about 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of the ramekins. Use a 1-inch cutter to cut out center of dough. Place dough round on top of each ramekin and press the edges over the rim to secure.
5. Step5
   Combine egg and water; brush on the dough and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Step6
   Place ramekins on foil-lined pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cranberry juices are bubbling. Let cool for 20 minutes. Serve with ice cream, if desired.