1 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
Pinch salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 fresh California Bartlett pears, peeled, diced (4 c.)
1 c. walnuts, chopped (opt.)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. sherry

Beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together and mix with creamed butter. Fold in remaining ingredients. Turn into buttered and floured 9"x13" oven proof baking dish. Bake in 350 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes or until done. 24 servings. Preparation Time: 20 minutes.

FROSTING: (optional) Whip 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and beat again until light and fluffy. Add 1/4 cup sherry, beat.