6 pears (2 pounds) pared, cored, sliced in 1/2 inch thick wedges
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. raisins
1/4 tsp. each nutmeg and cinnamon
1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell

In large bowl mix well pears, sugar, cornstarch, raisins, and spices. Turn into pie shell; sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake on bottom rack in preheated 400 degree oven 50 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is well browned. Cool on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 8 servings.

CRUMB TOPPING: In food processor or small bowl with pastry blender mix 1/2 cup butter cut in small pieces, with 1/2 cup each packed brown sugar and flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.