Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds ripe pears, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2 inch slices

1/2 cup packed brown sugar divided

6 tablespoons crushed ginger cookies

2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup flour

6 tablespoons chilled butter, diced

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Mix pears, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons crushed cookies and 1 teaspoons cinnamon in 9 by 9 baking dish. Mix in raisins.
  2. Using fingertips, press together flour, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and remaining cinnamon until moist clumps form. Mix in remaining crushed cookies and nuts.
  3. Drop topping evenly over filling and press down.
  4. Bake until juices bubble thickly and topping is brown. About 40 minutes.