Instructions

  1. Mix together flour, sugars, salt, nutmeg and oil.
  2. Set aside 1 cup of mixture for topping.
  3. Add 2 cups chopped ripe pear to the rest of the above mixture.
  4. Add egg, buttermilk, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Topping: Add ginger and pecans to 1 cup of reserved mixture.
  6. Spread in greased 9" x 13" x 2" sheet pan.
  7. Sprinkle topping over top.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.