PEAR-BUTTERSCOTCH CRISP 
1 (29 oz.) can pear halves, drained
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter
Half and half, softened vanilla ice cream or Custard Sauce

About 40 minutes before serving: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In greased 9 inch pie plate, arrange pear halves, cut side down. Into small bowl, measure next 4 ingredients; with fork or pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over pears. Bake 15-20 minutes until crumbs are golden. Serve warm with half and half. Makes 4 servings.

 

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