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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Here's a delicious variation on a classic apple crisp. The spark provided by the ginger complements the delicate flavor of pears. It's awesome served a la mode.Helen Conwell, Fairhope, Alabama Ingredients:
4 pounds pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/2 cup pear nectar |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
topping: |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2/3 cup packed brown sugar |
2/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted and chopped |
3 tablespoons crushed vanilla wafers |
4 teaspoons chopped crystallized ginger |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup cold butter |
1 pint caramel and vanilla ice cream |
Directions:
1. Place pears in a large bowl; sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine the pear nectar, sugar and lemon juice; pour over pears and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
2. For topping, in a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, almonds, vanilla wafers, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pear mixture.
3. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream. Yield: 8 servings.
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