Ingredients
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1 cup flour
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch clove
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1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
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3/4 cup chopped pecans (or to taste)
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter, softened (no subs!)
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3/4 cup boiling water
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4 -5 medium firm pears, peeled and cut into about 1/2-inch cubes
Instructions
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl combine first 6 ingredients; add in milk and beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in chopped pears and pecans; toss to combine.
- Spoon into baking dish.
- In another bowl combine brown sugar, butter and water; pour over the batter in the dish.
- Bake, uncovered for about 45 minutes.