5 fresh Magness pears
1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/8 tsp. salt
Unbaked 9 inch pie shell
Cheese crumble topping

Pare, core, and slice pears. Combine sugar, flour, ginger, and salt. Mix with pears and turn into pastry shell. Sprinkle on cheese crumble topping. Bake, below oven center in a 425 degree oven until pears are tender, and crust crisp and golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes. Makes 1 (9 inch) pie.

CHEESE CRUMBLE TOPPING:

combine 1/3 cup sifted flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup of shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.