Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large pear, peeled and coarsely chopped1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon brown sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pear, cranberries and orange zest.
Transfer to a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Combine brown sugar and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
