Name: Gram's Dessert from Karlin Bennett
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks (1 stick); 1/4 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoon cold buttermilk; 6-7 ripe but firm pears (any variety, peeled and sliced, about 5 cups sliced); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch fresh cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons bourbon; 2 dashes bitters; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; Pinch salt; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small chunks); 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans