Instructions: Core and slice pears. Toss pears with sugar, flour, lemon peel, ginger and salt. Sprinkle 1/4 of pecan topping in pastry-lined pie plate. Add pear mixture. Sprinkle top with remaining pecan topping. Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Pecan Praline Topping: Combine sugar, pecans and flour. Cut in butter.

Quantity: Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.

Always be sure to use ripe pears.

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