PEAR GINGERBREAD MAKES 12 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup (2-1/2 ounces) sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2-1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup hot water 1 egg, beaten 1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pears, drained Whipped cream or whipped topping, for garnish METHOD Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in molasses; reserve. In small bowl, mix dry ingredients. Beat dry ingredients alternately with hot water into butter mixture; beat in egg. Pour into lightly greased 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Scatter diced pears over top of batter; lightly press into batter. Bake at 350°F for about 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean; cool on wire rack. Optional: serve each portion with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING) Calories 188 Protein 2g Carbohydrate 32g Fiber 1g Fat 6g Sodium 319mg Cholesterol 23mg