Ginger Pear Crisp

Yield:
Serves 6
Category:
Desserts
Cuisine:
Canadian

INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted
    • 3 peeled ripe pears, cut in half, or use 1 can (28 ounces), drained
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix together the crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter. Place half of the crumb mixture into a buttered 8-inch round baking dish. Place pears on the crumb layer, cut side up. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remaining crumbs.
  2. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

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