Ginger Pear Crisp

Ingredients

• 2 pears, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of rolled oats
• 4 tablespoons of butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pears, brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and oats. Add the melted butter and stir until everything is combined.
4. Spread the pear mixture into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the flour-oat mixture over the pears evenly.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Ginger is a spice that originated in China and has been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
• Pears are a type of stone fruit and are native to Asia.
• Cinnamon is a spice that is derived from the bark of a tropical evergreen tree.