Method

Preheat oven to 400.  Peel and slice pears.  Grease 9" baking pan.

Combine corn syrup, sugar, and cornstarch in saucepan. Stir in cranberries and heat to boiling, then reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, until cranberries pop open. Stir in pears.  Pour into pan. 

Combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in oats, mixing well. Add beaten egg, mixing until moistened.Do not overmix.  Crumble evenly over fruit.

Bake 30-35 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is golden brown.

Serves: 8

Contributor: pat ciesla

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