Monterey Jack & Pear Crisp 12 1cDark or golden raisins 0clemon juice 10oz(2-1/2 cups) california monterey jack cheese, finely shredded 3lb8 oz. pears (about 7) 0tground nutmeg + for garnish 5oz(1-1/4 cups) all-purpose flour 10oz(1-1/4 cups) brown sugar 1tsalt 8oz(1/2 cup) unsalted butter 0creme fraiche, lightly whipped for garnish

Peel, core, and thinly slice pears.
Layer pear slices, sprinkling raisins among the slices, in a buttered 9 x 13-inch pan.
Sprinkle with lemon juice and nutmeg; reserve.
Mix flour, brown sugar, and salt.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal; work in cheese.
Sprinkle cheese mixture over pear mixture.
Bake at 325ΓΈ F until the pears are just tender and the cheese mixture has browned lightly, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Cut into 12 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PER ORDER
Top 1 square with a dollop of creme fraiche; dust lightly with nutmeg.