Combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 9-in. Square baking pan. For topping, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until pears are tender. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

sweet pears in this lovely crisp, ' reports Dot Angley of Carver, Massachusetts."