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2 (15-ounce) cans pears*

2 teaspoons lime juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 cup finely crushed gingersnaps**

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon maple flavor

1 teaspoon baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
2. Mix first 3 ingredients together and pour into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
3. Place gingersnaps in a blender to finely crumb; add remaining ingredients to blender and whirl until blended. Crumble this mixture over fruit and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is brown and fruit is bubbly.

Makes 6 servings.

*Or use any fruit desired.

**Or graham crackers, vanilla or chocolate wafers, if desired.