Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 375F. In 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish, combine pears,
1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon lemon peel; toss to mix.
2. In small bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cardamom and 1/4
teaspoon
lemon peel; mix well. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs. Stir in almonds Sprinkle topping over fruit.
3. Bake at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes or until pears are tender and topping
begins to brown.
4. Meanwhile, to make sauce, in small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar and
cornstarch; mix well. Stir in water; cook and stir over medium heat until
bubbly and thickened. Cook and additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Remove saucepan from heat; stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten
egg yolk. Return mixture to saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until
bubbly. Cook and stir an additional minute. Remove saucepan from heat; stir
in
1 tablespoon lemon peel and lemon juice.
6. Serve pear crisp warm with warm lemon sauce. |
