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                           Almond-Topped Pear Pie
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Fruits
                 Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      teaspoons     Cornstarch
      1/8  teaspoon      Salt
    2      teaspoons     Butter or margarine
      1/2  teaspoon      Lemon rind -- grated
    4                    Pears; medium -- *
    1      cup           Flour -- unbleached
      1/4  teaspoon      Ginger -- ground
      1/2  cup           Almonds -- coarsely chopped
      1/4  teaspoon      Ginger -- ground
      1/2  cup           Corn syrup -- dark karo
    1      teaspoon      Lemon juice
    1                    Pie shell -- unbaked 9-inch
                         topping-------
      1/2  cup           Brown sugar -- firmly packed
      1/2  cup           Butter or margarine
 
 *    The pears should be pared and thinly sliced.
 There should be about 4 Combine the cornstarch, ginger and salt in a large bowl. 
Add the corn syrup, melted butter, lemon juice and lemon rind, stirring until
smooth. Add the pears and toss until well coated with the corn syrup mixture.
Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.  Prepare the Almond Topping and
sprinkle over the pears.  Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes,
then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. and bake an additional 30 minutes or until
the topping and crust are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. ALMOND TOPPING:
Combine the flour, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Cut in the butter, using a
pastry blender, until crumbly. Stir in the almonds.
 
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