Pear custard pie

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; Prick pie crust with a fork and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Peel, halve, and core 3 pears; slice 1/4 inch thick lengthwise. Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, in crust.

3. In a blender, process 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/3 cup each granulated sugar and all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, and 3/4 cup milk until smooth.

4. Pour batter over pears; bake until golden and firm to touch, about 45 minutes.

5. Serve warm or at room temperature.