Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon ground ginger5 cups sliced peeled fresh pears2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 cup butter, meltedBATTER:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/8 teaspoon saltPinch ground ginger3/4 cup 2% milk
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine sugar and ground ginger. Stir in the pears, crystallized ginger and lime juice; set aside.
Pour butter into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lime zest, salt and ginger. Stir in milk. Pour over butter (do not stir). Spoon pear mixture over the top.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
