1 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped, or 1 (16 ounce) can pears, drained and chopped 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup boiling water Ice cream or Cool Whip (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add milk; beat until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Turn into an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
In bowl combine brown sugar, butter and boiling water; pour evenly over batter. Bake for 45 minutes.
