Upside-Down Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in 9-inch square cake pan.
2. 2
   Add corn syrup and brown sugar; blend.
3. 3
   Fill 6 pear halves with walnut meats.
4. 4
   Place cut side down in pan.
5. 5
   Pour gingerbread batter over pears.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 50 to 60 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve warm.