- 4 large ripe pears (I used D’Anjou) peeled, cored and diced into 1/2″ squares – you can use whatever variety you prefer for baking
- 1 tbsp. Earth Balance butter
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds removed
- 3 tbsp. light agave nectar
- 2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 2 tsp. ground clove
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger
- 2 tbsp. flour (for work surface)
- 1 package pie crusts (2 per package) – thawed in the fridge. if you prefer to make your own pie crust, please do – choose whichever recipe is your favorite.
- 1 egg replacer, beaten and sugar in the raw (optional)