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Ginger Pear Crisp

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 

"Gingersnap cookie crumbs are the base of the sweet, nut-filled crumble that tops this pear crisp."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans or slivered almonds, coarsely chopped OR 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 5 tablespoons melted (not hot) butter
  • 6 cups jarred or canned pears, packed in light syrup, cut into
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

  1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix gingersnap crumbs, flour, brown sugar, nuts (or oatmeal) and butter in a medium bowl; set aside. Place pears in a medium bowl.
  2. Bring 1 cup of the pear syrup, 1/4 cup sugar, ginger and cloves to boil in a small saucepan. Whisk cornstarch into remaining 2 Tbs. pear juice, then whisk it into boiling syrup; continue to simmer until thick, less than a minute. Pour over pears, toss to coat and turn into a 9-inch square baking pan.
  3. Sprinkle crumble clusters over pears. Bake until topping is golden and pears are bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool until warm and serve.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2006 by even_vegan 
My boyfriend LOVES when I make this, and it was a big hit at my work's holiday party. A few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2005 by Laura A 
Not bad but a bit bland, even with the ginger and cloves. If I try this again I'd add cinnamon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2008 by Hot Chilli 
The crumble topping was just amazing! Really crispy, rich & flavourful. I used flaked almonds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 6, 2008 by Allison 
It was kinda good, but really pretty bland. It would probably be good with apples, or fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 21, 2007 by Ty 
We love this recipe! I'm making it again to bring to dinner with my grandparents-in-law. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 6, 2007 by Michelle Z 
Delicious! The gingersnaps I used gave plenty of spicy flavor so I will use less clove and... MORE


 
Nutritional Information
Ginger Pear Crisp

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 347

  • Total Fat: 9.9g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 144mg
  • Total Carbs: 65.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.4g
  • Protein: 1.9g

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