----WET MIX----
1/2 c  Margarine
1/2 c  Sugar
1/2 c  Golden syrup
2    Eggs
1 c  Milk
4    Pears peeled & diced

-DRY MIX –
3 c Flour
2 ts Cinnamon
2 ts Mixed spice
4 ts Ground ginger

Preheat the oven to 350oF & prepare pans. Thoroughly blend the margarine,
sugar & golden syrup. Beat in the eggs & add the milk, mix well. Stir in
the pears. Carefully stir in the previously combined dry mix. Place in pans
& bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12-14. Variations:

1. FP with Caraway – Add 3 tsp of caraway seeds to the wet mix.

2. FP with Nuts – Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the wet mix.

3. FP & Double Ginger – Add 1/2 cup crystallised ginger to the wet mix.

4. FP with Raisins – Add 1/2 cup chopped raisins to the wet mix.

5. FP with Rye – Replace the flour with 3 cups rye flour & 4 tsp baking
powder.