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PEAR SPICE CAKE
MAKES 1 BUNDT CAKE

INGREDIENTS

1 large can (29 ounces) Bartlett pear slices, drained and juice reserved
1 cup sugar
3 cups flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup reserved pear juice
1 teaspoon ground cardamon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, toasted

GLAZE
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/8 cup reserved pear juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

METHOD
Pre-heat over to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and flour. Beat in eggs. Add vanilla and pear juice. Beat in spices and pears, mix until well incorporated, but still chunky. Fold in by hand, toasted nuts. Pour into greased bundt pan. Bake in oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. To make glaze, stir together all ingredients and drizzle over cake while hot.

Serving suggestions: Serve warm with hot coffee or sliced cold and spread with cream cheese, to make a tea sandwich.