Pear and Ginger Crisp With Spiced Whipped Cream

This classic pear crisp is enlivened by freshly grated ginger. The toasted pecan topping is good enough to stand on it's own. A fragrant dollop of whipped cream infused with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg is a delicious addition when serving.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup pecans
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
• 4  teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•  salt, see instructions
• 6  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• FILLING

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  grated fresh ginger
• 2  lemons, juice of
• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 6  medium pears, peeled,cored and cut lengthwise in 1/2 inch slices

• SPICED WHIPPED CREAM

• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375*F.
2. Toast the pecans in the oven for about 8 mintues, then set aside.
3. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely.
4. In a bowl, mix the flour, brownsugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
5. Using a spoon, slowly stir in the butter.
6. Add the pecans.
7. In another bowl, mix the ginger, lemon juice, sugar and a pinch of salt.
8. Mix in the sliced pears.
9. Turn into a 2-2 1/2 QT baking dish and cover with the topping mixture.
10. Bake until the topping is crisp and pears are soft when tested with the tip of a knife, about 40 minutes.
11. Whip the cream, then beat in the sugar and spices.
12. Serve with the warm crisp.