Roasted Pear and Ginger Crumble

Roasting pears enhances their natural sweetness, and an easy cookie topping combined with butter-tasting havarti makes this simple dessert somthing special. Serve warm as it is or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  firm ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1  cup  coarsely crumbled crisp  ginger snaps
• 1  cup havarti cheese or 1  cup  old cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Butter a shallow 8-cup square or oval baking dish.
2. Place pears in baking dish; sprinkle with sugar, ginger and lemon juice and toss to combine. Spread evenly. Roast for about 25 minutes or until pears are almost tender and starting to brown.
3. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and cheese; sprinkle evenly over pears. Roast for about 10 minutes longer or until pears are tender and cheese is melted. Serve warm.