Ingredients
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies)1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, softened7 medium pears (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flourVanilla ice cream, optional
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. With clean hands, work butter into oat mixture until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Place pears in a small bowl; add flour and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with oat mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
