December is National Pear Month. This Pear Crisp courtesy of Taste of Home will be a winner with your family and friends all month long.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel and thinly slice 8 medium ripe pears. Toss with 1/4 cup orange juice and place in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon allspice and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and sprinkle over pears.

For the topping, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder in a small bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears.

Bake until the topping is golden brown and fruit is tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy warm with your favorite vanilla ice cream.