Ingredients
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter1 egg1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 cup chopped peeled ripe pears1/4 cup chopped pecans
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and cream; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Fold in pears and pecans. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
