Step 1

In a large bowl, combine sugar and ground ginger. Stir in the pears, crystallized ginger and lime juice; set aside.

Step 2

Pour butter into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lime zest, salt and ginger. Stir in milk. Pour over butter (do not stir). Spoon pear mixture over the top.

Step 3

Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.