Pear Ginger Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375* F. Butter a shallow 2 quart baking dish and set aside.
2. 2
   Prepare topping by combining oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
3. 3
   Cut butter into small pieces, add to the bowl, and work in with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, combine pears, raisins, ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
6. 6
   Combine white sugar and flour.
7. 7
   Sprinkle over pear mixture and stir to combine.
8. 8
   Transfer to prepared dish.
9. 9
   Sprinkle topping evenly over pears.
10. 10
    Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the juices are bubbling.
11. 11
    Serve warm (best) or at room temperature.