Pear Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter an eight-inch-square baking dish.
3. 3
   Spread the pecan pieces on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for six to eight minutes.
4. 4
   Combine the toasted pecans with a cup of flour, the brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Rub the pieces of butter in with your fingertips to make a crumbly mixture.
6. 6
   Refrigerate.
7. 7
   Toss the pears with a tablespoon of flour and the granulated sugar.
8. 8
   Spread in the baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the topping.
9. 9
   Bake one hour until brown, bubbly and crisp.
10. 10
    Serve while still warm with ice cream or whipped cream.