Slice pears in Pyrex dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar on top. Place tiny pieces of butter on top. Sprinkle cinnamon. Add vanilla.

TOPPING:

1 stick butter
1 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar

Mix sugar, butter, flour; pat on top of pears or apples. Mix. Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.