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Pear Walnut Cake With Broiled Maple Glaze

Food Mood:
Elegant
 

Cuisine:
Regional American
 

Servings:
 

Ingredients
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

Method
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.

Recipe source:
www.usapears.com