"Note: For best results, the pears used in this recipe should be just ripe and not overly ripe and soft. Buy pears that are hard and firm, then place in a paper bag overnight along with a ripe banana to ripen just enough before using...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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6 ripe D’Anjou pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
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3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving