Pear Pie

Line a 9-inch pan with pastry. Pare and slice firm pears to equal 6 cups. Mix together 3/4 cups sugar, 1 tsp. nutmeg (or cinnamon), and 2 Tbsp. flour. Mix lightly through the pears. Put filling in pastry lined pan and dot with 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter. Cover with top crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, until nicely browned.