1 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash ground cloves
1/2 cup milk
4 medium pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cloves. Stir in milk until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Transfer batter to an ungreased 2 quart casserole. Set aside.

In another mixing bowl stir together brown sugar, boiling water, and butter or margarine. Mix well. Pour evenly over batter in casserole. Bake in a 375°F oven about 45 minutes or till top springs back when lightly touched. Serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Note: If fresh pears are not available, substitute a 16 ounce can of pears, drained and cut up.

Makes 8 servings.

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