Almond Topped Pear Pie

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--adopted recipe--

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Steps

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Combine the cornstarch , ginger and salt in a large bowl.

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Add the corn syrup , melted butter , lemon juice and lemon rind , stirring until smooth.

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Add the pears and toss until well coated with the corn syrup mixture.

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Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.

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Prepare the almond topping: combine the flour , brown sugar , and ginger in a bowl.

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Cut in the butter , using a pastry blender , until crumbly.

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Stir in the almonds.

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Sprinkle over the pears.

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Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 15 minutes , then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 60 minutes or until the topping and crust are golden brown.

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Cool on a wire rack.

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Ingredients

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cornstarch, ground ginger, salt, dark corn syrup, butter, lemon juice, lemon rind, pears, unbaked 9-inch pie shell, unbleached flour, brown sugar, almonds