Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup 2% milk4 medium pears, peeled and cubed1/2 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup boiling waterVanilla ice cream, optional
Preparation
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.
