| Food Mood: Elegant | |
| Cuisine: New American/Regional | |
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Ingredients |
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| 2 fresh USA Bartlett pears, cored 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (pecans may be substituted) For Broiled Maple Glaze: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp milk 2 Tbsp Maple syrup 1 cup faked coconut 1/2 cup chopped nts |
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Method |
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| For Cake: Finely chop pears to equal 1 1/2 cups. Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until mixture is well blended. Combine flour, spices, salt and baking soda; add to mixture alternately with milk. Stir in chopped pears and nuts. Turn into greased (or spray with a non-stick product) 12x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350? F for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Spread Broiled Maple Topping over warm cake. Broil 2 to 3 minutes (watching carefuly) or until bubbly. For Broiled Maple Glaze: Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons maple flavored syrup, 1 cup flaked coconut, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. |
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Recipe source: www.usapears.com |
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