Traditional Montgomery Pear & Ginger Pudding

Peel, core, and slice ripe pears. Place them in the bottom of a greased baking dish.

Cream together butter and sugar, then beat in eggs.

Fold in flour, ground ginger, and finely chopped stem ginger for a spicy kick.

Spread the sponge batter over the pears and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes.

Serve while still hot, smothered in warm vanilla custard.

A warming, spiced comfort food from the Montgomeryshire hills.