Ginger Pear Crisp

Recipe View 5 mins Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs, flour, brown sugar, nuts (or oatmeal), and melted butter. Mix well until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins In a separate medium bowl, place the pears.

Recipe View 8 mins In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of the pear syrup, sugar, ginger, and cloves to a boil over medium heat. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch into the remaining 2 tablespoons of pear juice until smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling syrup. Continue to simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (less than a minute). (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Pour the thickened syrup over the pears and toss gently to coat. Transfer the pear mixture to a 9-inch square baking pan. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the gingersnap crumble evenly over the pear mixture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the pears are bubbly, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Remove from the oven and let cool until warm before serving. (15 minutes)