CARAMEL PEAR PUDDING CAKE
1 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
4 med. pears, peeled and cut into 1/2
inch pieces (about
2 cups) or 1 (16 oz.) can pears,
drained and chopped
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. boiling water
Ice cream or Cool Whip (optional)
In large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add milk; beat until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Turn into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. In bowl combine brown sugar, butter and boiling water; pour evenly over batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve hot with ice cream.