Pecan Topping
INGREDIENTS
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For the topping
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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2-1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 oz. (4 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
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1/2 tsp. ground ginger
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Pinch table salt
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For the filling
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1-1/2 oz. (3 Tbs.) unsalted butter
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1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
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Pinch table salt
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1/2 cup applejack or apple cider
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1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
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1 lb. firm, semi-tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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1 lb. ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
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