Name: Ginger Pear and Almond Crumble
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 tablespoons cold (unsalted butter, cut into small cubes); 3/4 cup almonds (sliced); 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (candied, finely minced); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 5 very firm Bartlett (Comice or Anjou pears -- must not be overripe or soft); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg