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Pear Crisp

8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Fresh mint and additional pear slices, optional

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008

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Pear Crisp cont.

Toss pears with orange juice; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking
dish. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle over
pears. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and
baking powder; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until topping is golden brown
and fruit is tender. Serve warm. Garnish with mint and additional
pears if desired.

Yield: 12 servings.