Instructions: Toss together pears and lemon juice.

Whisk together apple cider and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add pears, tossing to coat. Pour mixture into a 2-quart baking dish; dot with butter.

Spread Ginger-Almond Topping over mixture; sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden. Serve with whipped cream; sprinkle with crystallized ginger, if desired.

Ginger-Almond Topping: Combine first 4 ingredients; cut in shortening with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in ground ginger, toasted almonds, and enough milk to make a soft dough. (Makes enough topping for 2-quart dish)

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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