French Pear Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the pears, orange juice concentrate and lemon rind in a bowl and toss lightly.
2. 2
   Arrange the pear mixture in the unbaked pie shell.
3. 3
   Prepare the Spicy Crumb Topping (instructions below) and sprinkle over the pear mixture.
4. 4
   Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 40 minutes or until the pears are tender.
5. 5
   Cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes if the top becomes too brown.
6. 6
   Cool on a wire rack before serving.
7. 7
   SPICY CRUMB TOPPING:
8. 8
   Combine the flour, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl.
9. 9
   Cut in the margarine, using a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly.