I just can’t get enough of the season’s gorgeous apples and pears!  No matter what variety, apples and pears are a wonderful combination in both desserts and savory dishes this time of year.  Their unique sweetness pairs wonderfully together, and when you pour a delicious filling of both fruits into a homemade pie crust…you’re in for a treat!  And not just any crust mind you; I was drawn to this specific pie recipe because of the inclusion of buttery walnuts into the homemade pie crust.  The ground walnuts in the traditional pâte brisée gives a lovely nutty flavor to the entire pie.  The finishing touch of wide strips of pastry in a lattice-pattern really makes this seasonal pie shine.

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: http://www.marthastewart.com/942177/apple-pear-pie-walnut-crust)

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