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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it a winner whenever I serve it. It's nice to have a tempting fall cake that puts the season's best pears to excellent use. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2/3 cup sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
pinch ground cloves |
1/2 cup milk |
4 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter |
3/4 cup boiling water |
vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat in milk until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Spoon into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish.
2. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and water; pour over batter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
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