FRESH PEAR GINGER CRISP

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Gingersnaps lend crunch to my heartwarming cool-weather classic, featuring the season's juiciest fruit-pears.-Linda Robertson, Cozad, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies)
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
7 medium pears (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. With clean hands, work butter into oat mixture until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes., Place pears in a small bowl; add flour and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with oat mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.