3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp ginger, ground
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup dark corn syrup, karo
2 tbsp butter or regular margarine
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon rind, grated
1 each unbaked 9-inch pie shell
4 each pears, medium, *
ALMOND TOPPING
1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 tsp ginger, ground
1/2 cup butter or regular margarine
1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
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Almond-Topped Pear Pie
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* The pears should be pared and thinly sliced. There should be
about 4
1/2 cup total.
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++++++++++++++++++ Combine the cornstarch, ginger and salt in a large
bowl. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, lemon juice and lemon rind,
stirring until smooth. Add the pears and toss until well coated with
the corn syrup mixture. Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie
shell. Prepare the Almond Topping and sprinkle over the pears. Bake
in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the
heat to 350 degrees F. and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the
topping and crust are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. ALMOND
TOPPING: Combine the flour, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Cut in
the butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Stir in the
almonds.
Serves: 6
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