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.