CARAMEL AND PEAR PUDDING

Caramel and Pear Pudding image

Here is a lovely winter dessert that uses fresh seasonal pears. It's easy to fix and a comforting treat after any meal. I enjoy snacking on it while sitting by the fireplace. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 medium pears, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup boiling water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Stir in milk until smooth. Add pears and pecans. Spread evenly into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until pears are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.