INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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4 pounds pears, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick (8 to 10 medium)
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1 1/2 cups chopped dried cranberries
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 teaspoons orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Butter, softened, for buttering the baking dish