Fall Pear Pie

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Sweet, Pastries

8	c	Thinly sliced peeled pears
3/4	c	Sugar
1/4	c	Quick-cooking tapioca
1/4	ts	Ground nutmeg
		Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inch)
1		Egg, lightly beaten
1/4	c	Heavy cream, optional