Caramel Pear Pudding

Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it simply scrumptious!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup Granulated Pure Cane 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 Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, optional

Directions:

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.

In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and water; pour over batter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° (180° C) for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Yield: 8 servings.