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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Pies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Bartlett pears -- pared, thinly
- sliced
1/2 ts Lemon zest
Spicy Crumb Topping:
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/4 c Butter
3 ts Frozen orange juice concentrate
1 Unbaked pie shell (9")
3/4 c Unbleached flour
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/8 ts Salt
Combine the pears, orange juice concentrate, and lemon zest in a bowl
and toss lightly. Arrange the pear mixture in the unbaked pie shell.
Prepare the Spicy Crumb Topping and sprinkle over the pear mixture.
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40 minutes or until the pears are
tender. Cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes if the top
becomes too brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Spicy Crumb Topping:
Combine the flour, sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the
butter, using a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly.
