"Fresh cranberries are available from October through December. Ripe berries are deep red and very firm. Before using them, rinse in a bowl of cold water; discard any unripe ones that float to the top...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 to 6 firm pears, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (6 cups)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 cups cranberries
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1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter
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1/4 cup light-brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 cup rolled oats
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Pinch of salt
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Vanilla ice cream (optional)