1 1/2 c. chopped fresh pears
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
Powdered sugar

Core and chop pears but do not peel. Set aside. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats, chopped pears, raisins and nuts. Spread into greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. While still warm, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and cut into squares. Makes about 4 dozen 1 1/2 inch squares.