Ingredients
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears1 tablespoon lemon juiceTOPPING:3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Add pears and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Pour into pastry.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut; sprinkle over top. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
