Ingredients
- 2 medium firm pears, peeled and sliced
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 4 1/2 tsp. butter
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Topping:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 2 Tbsp. water
- vanilla ice cream, opt.
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 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean and topping is lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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