2 cups sliced fresh pears
2 cups sugar
4 ounces margarine, 1 stick
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg

Mix pears with 1 cup sugar and let stand. Put margarine in 2-quart casserole and place in 325 degree F oven until melted. Combine all dry ingredients, including the second cup of sugar. Mix well. Beat egg and add to milk. Slowly combine with dry ingredients to make a batter. Pour over melted margarine. Do not stir. Spoon pears on top of batter. Do not stir. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.
Serve hot or cold. Cool Whip or ice cream topping is very good.