3/4	Cup	Coarsely crushed granola
1/4	Cup	Butter, melted
3/4	Cup	Gingersnaps, crushed
6 or 7	Medium size	Pears
1/3	Cup	Caramel or butterscotch
		Ice cream topping
		Whipped topping (optional)
		Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Combine gingersnaps, granola and melted butter in a medium sized mixing bowl. Set aside. Peel, core and slice pears. Measure 6 cups of sliced pears. Arrange fruit in an even layer in a 2 quart baking dish. Drizzle ice cream topping over fruit. Sprinkle gingersnap mixture over fruit. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until fruit is tender when tested with a fork. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes. Serve warm; top with ice cream and/or whipped topping.