Ingredients
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening2 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon saltDash ground nutmeg6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears1 tablespoon lemon juiceTOPPING:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
Preparation
In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss until mixture is moist enough to shape into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie pan. Flute edges. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into the crust. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. bake 40 minutes longer. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.
