Pear Pandowdy

Ingredients

• 2 medium firm pears, peeled and sliced
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 4 1/2 tsp. butter
• 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
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• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Topping:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 2 Tbsp. water
• vanilla ice cream, opt.

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until pears are tender. Pour into a greased 3 cup baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in water. Sprinkle over pear mixture. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean and topping is lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA