2020 Pie of the Year Nominee #3: The Pear, Fig & Walnut

The Pear, Fig & Walnut (Judging Note. All scoring below is based on a 10-point grading scale, with one being the lowest.)  November 2020. 

Crust Dynamic. Buttery Goodness. Sturdy but still thin, so not doughy. The coloring pattern of the crust was interesting - burnt color, but no burnt flavor, crystalized but not sugary. Pi Man Rating: 9 


 


Dynamics of the Interior. D'anjou pears, dried figs and crushed walnuts.  Very ample proportions. The pears played well, not mushy but not as firm as apples. I guess the figs play a roll in keeping the pie consistent and keeps the pears from deteriorating into pear sauce . The walnuts gave its customary crunch. Pi Man Rating: 8.5

Appearance.  Odd. Like the top of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars.  Circles. Lines. I liked it.  Pi Man Rating: 8.5




Imagination.  Never had a pear pie in my life.  A common fruit, yet it escapes the normal pie rotation.  Here's to uncharted territory.  Pi Man Rating: 9

Pi Man Summary.  This was unique and tasty pie.  Pi Man Final Score:  8.75

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