A lovely fluffy sponge with delicate pears & sticky syrup. Nothing more to be said really except...enjoy!!
Serves 4 Approx 44p per person
Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 tin pear halves in juice, drained
150g unsalted butter, softened
150g caster sugar
150g self raising flour
3 eggs
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp golden syrup
Pre-heat the oven 170Fan/190C/Gas5
Generously grease the bottom of an ovenproof dish with butter.
Place the pear halves on some kitchen paper & pat dry.
Put the pear halves flat side down in the bottom of the dish.
Drizzle the golden syrup over the pears.
In a mixing bowl beat together the butter & sugar, then beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Stir in the flour & milk & mix thoroughly.
Pour the mixture over the pears & spread out to cover.
Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden on top.
Serve warm with cream, custard or ice cream.