6 pears, peeled and cored, cut into quarters
4 tsp light brown sugar (20 ml)
4 tsp water (20 ml)
1 vanilla pod, slit in half and the seeds scraped free
1/2 cup butter (125 gm / 4½oz)
1/2 cup white sugar (125 gm / 4½oz)
2 large eggs
1 cup sifted self-raising flour (125 gm / 4½oz)

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Put pears, brown sugar, and vanilla seeds into a saucepan with water and simmer for five minutes. Place fruit mixture into a well greased ovenproof casserole.
Beat together the butter and the white sugar, then beat in the eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then beat in the flour until well combined.

Pour this mixture over the pears and bake for about 35 - 45 minutes.

Serve with English Custard.