4 c. grated pears
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1. In large bowl combine pears, sugar and pecans. Set aside for 1 hour to accumulate juice.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour large tube pan.

3. Using wooden spoon, stir into pear mixture the oil, vanilla and eggs. Stirring by hand, add remaining dry ingredients. Do not use mixer. Pour batter into prepared tube pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.