"This recipe calls for canned pears, however I am sure it could easily be used to get rid of the surplus of fresh pears you might have this time of year."

Ingredient :

• 4(15 1/4 ounce) cans sliced canned pears, drained
• 1tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 ¹⁄₂cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 32 cookies)
• ¹⁄₃cup finely chopped walnuts (or could use any nut of your choice)
• ¹⁄₄cup butter, melted

Directions :

• Place pears in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle with flour and toss lightly to coat.
• Divide among 8 - 8 OZ custard cups.
• Combine the gingersnaps, walnuts and butter.
• Sprinkle over pears.
• Place custard cups on baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve with vanilla icecream or plain with a dallop of whip cream on top.