Baked Pear & Ginger Cobbler -Whole Grain Goodness - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/4 cup canola oil
6 -7 ripe pears, sliced into 1/8-inch thin slices
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon white flour

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375.
Prepare the crumble topping by combining the first six ingredients and blending with a fork until moistened.
Prepare the pears by peeling and then slicing the pears (discard the core) and tossing with lemon, white flour and if desired, the 2 tbsp of sugar. (I have made it without this added sugar, because my pears were nice and sweet by themselves).
Spray a shallow dish with butter flavored cooking spray, then layer the pears evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears.
Bake about 30-35 minutes on center oven rack until the crumble is a golden brown.
This is best served slightly warm or at room temperature. I finish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream and watch it dissappear!
Enjoy and be blessed.