Caramel Pear Pudding

"Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it a winner." From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  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 brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup boiling water
•  vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat in milk until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Spoon into an ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
2. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and water; pour over batter.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 45-50 minutes.
4. Serve warm with ice cream.