Instructions

  1. Combine pear slices, sugar, lemon juice, butter, salt and mace in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  2. Lift pears out with a slotted spoon and place in pie shell.
  3. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to mixture in saucepan. Cook, stirring until thick.
  4. Pour mixture over pears and place pie on a baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  5. Mix strusel topping with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of pie and bake an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.