Sticky Pear Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180C, gast mark 4.
2. 2
   Arrange the pear slices in the base of a buttered 1.
3. 3
   5 litre ovenproof dish.
4. 4
   Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl and add the caster sugar, milk, butter and egg.
5. 5
   Whisk together for 2-3 minutes until pale in colour, then pour over the pears.
6. 6
   To make the caramel sauce, place the brown sugar and syrup in a small pan and add 250 ml cold water.
7. 7
   Cook over a moderate heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
8. 8
   Without stirring, allow to reach boiling point, then remove from the heat.
9. 9
   Carefully pour the sauce over the pudding, then bake for 35-40 minutes until the sponge is golden.
10. 10
    Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving with cream or vanilla ice cream.