*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             French Pear Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Fruits
                Pies                             French

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      cups          Bartlett Pears -- *
   3      tablespoons   Orange Juice; Frozen -- Conc.
     1/2  teaspoon      Lemon Rind
   1      each          Unbaked 9-inch Pie Shell
                        -----SPICY CRUMB TOPPING-----
     3/4  cup           Unbleached Flour
     1/2  cup           Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Cinnamon -- Ground
     1/2  teaspoon      Ginger -- Ground
     1/8  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  cup           Butter Or Regular Margarine

*    The Bartlett Pears should be pared and thinly sliced.
 Combine the pears, orange juice concentrate and lemon rind in a bowl and toss lightly. 
 Arrange the pear mixture in the unbaked pie shell. 

 Prepare the Spicy Crumb Topping and sprinkle over the pear mixture.  

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 40 minutes or until the pears are tender.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes if the top becomes too brown. 
 Cool on a wire rack before serving.

 SPICY CRUMB TOPPING: Combine the flour, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl. 
 Cut in the margarine, using a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly.

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