Baked Caramel Pear Pie with Streusel Topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add the sugar mixture to the pears and stir gently. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Pour the pear mixture into the prepared pie crust. In a small bowl, combine the oats, 1 tablespoon of flour, and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the pear filling.

3. 3

   Bake the pie for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with the milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the pie and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.