Caramel Pear Pudding Cake

Ingredients

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2/3 c. granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• dash of ground cloves
• 1/2 c. milk
• 4 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 c.) or 1 (16 oz.) can pears, drained
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 3/4 c. boiling water