6 c Bartlett Pears; * 3 tb Orange Juice; Frozen, Conc. 1/2 t Lemon Rind 1 ea Unbaked 9-inch Pie Shell
SPICY CRUMB TOPPING:
3/4 c Unbleached Flour 1/2 c Sugar 1 t Cinnamon; Ground 1/2 t Ginger; Ground 1/8 t Salt 1/4 c Butter Or Regular Margarine * The Bartlett Pears should be pared and thinly sliced. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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.