maggiano's little italy spiced pear crostada

Directions

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   Maggiano's Little Italy Spiced Pear Crostada Posted by GayleL at recipegoldmine.com 9:21:32am 5/12/03 Source: nbc4.tv/food Yield: 2 crostada

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   Melt the butter until light brown in a medium hot sauté pan and add the pear slices

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   Simmer for a couple minutes until heated through and add the nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar

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   Continue to simmer until the juices thicken

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   Remove from the pan and chill

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   Take 4 ounces of the pie dough and roll out into a 9-inch circle, lightly dusting with flour to prevent sticking

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   Place 1/2 cup of the pear filling in the center of the dough circle

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   Gently fold the edges of the dough toward the center, forming 'pleats' in the dough as you move around the edge