PEAR CRISP

8 medium-size pears, peeled and sliced thin

1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Toss the pears with the orange juice; place in a 9 X 13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle mixture over the pears.

Make the following TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder; cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over the pears.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender.

Best served warm. Delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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