GINGERED PEAR CRISP

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 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

Steps:

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 11x7-in. baking dish., 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., Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.

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