Caramel Pear Pudding Cake

Source: Taste of Home

Great dessert in Winter when pears are in season, and easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unbleached white all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 1-1/2 t. baking powder
  • ½ t. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ t. salt
  • pinch of cloves
  • ½ c. milk
  • 4 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • ½ c. chopped pecans
  • ¾ c. packed brown sugar
  • ¼ c. butter
  • ¾ c. boiling water
  • vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour, 2/3 cup white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Beat in milk until smooth.

Stir in pears and pecans.

Spoon into an ungreased 2-quart baking dish or 9x9-inch baking pan

In another bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and hot water; pour over batter.

Bake at 375 degrees, uncovered for 45-50 minutes.

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.