Caramel-Pear Pudding Cake

Dessert that is ready in just an hour! This delicious pudding cake tops off a delightful meal. ...MORE+ LESS-

cup all-purpose flour

2/3

cup granulated sugar

1 1/2

teaspoons baking powder

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

cup milk

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

can (15 oz) pears, coarsely chopped, drained and liquid reserved

tablespoon grated orange peel

Water

3/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup butter or margarine, softened

quart vanilla ice cream

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Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Stir in milk and melted butter until mixture is smooth. Stir in pears and orange peel. Spread evenly in ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish.
2

Add enough water to reserved pear liquid to measure 1 cup; heat to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and softened butter until melted. Pour hot sugar mixture evenly over batter.
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Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until top is deep golden brown. Cut into 8 squares; using spatula, place each square upside down on individual dessert plate. Serve warm with ice cream.