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Pear Pandowdy

"I pulled out this recipe one night when my husband was craving something sweet, and it was a big hit with both of us," writes Jennifer Class of Kirkland, Washington. "It's a great last-minute dessert that almost melts in your mouth."

2 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 medium firm pears, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir
over medium heat for 5 minutes or until pears are tender. Pour into
a greased 3-cup baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking
powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in water.
Sprinkle over pear mixture. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted into topping comes out clean and topping is lightly

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Pear Pandowdy (continued)

Directions (continued)

browned. Serve warm with ice cream if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 594 calories, 32 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 572 mg sodium, 76 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.