6 c Bartlett Pears; * 1/2 t Lemon Rind
3 tb Orange Juice; Frozen, Conc. 1 ea Unbaked 9-inch Pie Shell
-SPICY CRUMB TOPPING-
3/4 c Unbleached Flour 1/2 t Ginger; Ground
1/2 c Sugar 1/8 t Salt
1 t Cinnamon; Ground 1/4 c Butter Or Regular Margarine
* The Bartlett Pears should be pared and thinly sliced.
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++++++++++++++++++ Combine the pears, orange juice concentrate and
lemon rind 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 degree 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 margarine, using a pastry blender, until the mixture is
crumbly.
Yields
6 servings