Pear Crisp With Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F
2. 2
   Pears: Cut pears in half and then into thin slices.
3. 3
   Put them in a large bowl and toss with the brown sugar, lemon juice and zest to blend, set aside.
4. 4
   Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
5. 5
   Add the butter and almonds and break them up with your fingers integrating the dry ingredients with the butter and nuts.
6. 6
   Grease the bottom and sides of a shallow square baking dish (8 square inches) with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
7. 7
   Layer the pears in the dish and top evenly with the nut topping.
8. 8
   Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake until the pears are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
9. 9
   The topping should be golden brown as well, about 40-45 minutes.
10. 10
    Set aside to cool a few minutes before serving.