Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon butter, softenedFILLING:6 medium ripe Bosc pears2 tablespoons lemon juice1/3 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ice cream or whipped cream
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Place first nine ingredients in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Grease an 8-in. square baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
Peel, core and cut each pear lengthwise into 8 wedges; toss with lemon juice. Place in prepared baking dish.
In a small saucepan, combine syrup, butter, orange zest and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over pears. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake until golden brown and pears are tender, 30-40 minutes. Serve with ice cream.
