I made this recipe last night for upside-down pear gingerbread. It was so good, that I have to share the recipe (which I discovered on thelocalcook.com). My kids were running around announcing 'It's soooo gooood!' and I have to agree.

In an ovenproof, microwavable casserole dish, combine 1/4 C brown sugar, 2 T sugar, 1 T butter, 1 T water and microwave on low until butter melts. Stir.

Peel, core, and slice 2 ripe pears and arrange over the syrup. Stir together 1 C flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp each ground nutmeg, allspice, salt and set aside.

In a mixing bowl beat together 1/2 C butter, 1/2 C brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat another minute. Alternately add 2 T molasses or honey and 1/2 C buttermilk with dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Spoon over pears in baking dish. Bake at 350F until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let cool 3 minutes and turn onto a platter.

Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.