INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 tsp. allspice
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3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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1/2 tsp. ground ginger
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1/4 tsp. ground cloves
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1 tsp. baking powder
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3 large eggs, separated
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1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 pears, peeled, cored, and roughly diced
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1 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped (optional)
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Walnut Praline:
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped