Easier Than Pear Pie

The perfect fall dessert -- sweet juicy pear slices in a pastry crust spiced with cinnamon and ginger.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare crust as directed on package. Place on foil-lined 12-inch pizza pan. If necessary, press out any folds or creases. Brush crust with about 1/2 of the beaten egg white.

2. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger in medium bowl. Toss with pears. Spoon into center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edges. Fold 2-inch edge of crust up over pears, pleating or folding crust as needed. Brush crust with remaining egg white; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.

3. Bake 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool slightly before serving.

Easier Than Apple & Pear Pie: Prepare as directed. Use 2 cups each thinly sliced peeled apples and pears. Decrease cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons.