5 fresh Western winter pears
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Dash of salt
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
Pecan praline topping

Core and slice pears. Toss pears with sugar, flour, lemon peel, garlic and salt. Sprinkle 1/4 of pecan topping in pastry lined pie plate. Add pear mixture. Sprinkle top with remaining pecan topping. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

PECAN PRALINE TOPPING:

1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/3 c. flour
1/4 c. butter

Combine brown sugar, pecans and flour. Cut in butter.