Caramel Pear Pudding Cake

1 c Flour

2/3 c White sugar

1 1/2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/4 ts Salt

ds Cloves 1/2 c Milk

16 oz Can pears

-drained and chopped 1/2 c Chopped pecans

3/4 c Brown sugar

-packed 1/4 c Butter or margarine

3/4 c Boiling water

Ice cream or Whipped cream In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Add milk; beat until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Turn into an ungreased 2 quart casserole. In a separate bowl combine brown sugar, butter and boiling water; pour evenly over batter. Bake in a 375 oven for 45 minutes. Serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream. -----