"This is a lovely winter dessert that uses pears that are seasonally available. It's easy to fix and a comforting treat after any meal. I enjoy snacking on it in front of the fireplace. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup 2% milk
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4 medium pears, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup boiling water
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Vanilla ice cream, optional