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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Pies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 ts Corn starch
1/8 ts Salt
2 ts Butter
1/2 ts Lemon zest-- grated
4 md Pears -- pared, thinly sliced
1/4 ts Ground ginger
1/2 c Dark corn syrup
1 ts Lemon juice
1 Unbaked pie shell (9")
Topping:
1 c Unbleached flour
1/2 c Brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/2 c Butter
1/2 c Almonds -- coarsely chopped
1/4 ts Ground ginger
Combine the corn starch, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Add the
corn syrup, melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon rind, stirring
until smooth. Add the pears and toss until well coated with the corn
syrup mixture. Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
Prepare the Almond Topping and sprinkle over the pears. Bake in a
preheated 400 F oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 F
and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the topping and crust are
golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Almond Topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl.
Cut in the butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Stir in the
almonds.
