PEAR CRUMB PIE 
1 (No. 2 1/2) can Bartlett pears
1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. mace

Drain pears, cut in quarters, arrange in pastry shell. Mix together 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon rind and juice, spread over pears.

Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar, flour and spices; add to softened butter stirring lightly with fork until of crumb consistency. Sprinkle over pears. Bake in hot oven 475 degrees, for 15 minutes; reduce to 375 degrees and continue baking 20 minutes longer.

 

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