INGREDIENTS
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10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan.
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5 large ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons brandy
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 tablespoons boiling water