Categories: Cheese, Desserts, Fruits 
      Yield: 8 servings 
  
      2 lb Pear halves; 2 cns 
      1 t  Sugar 
      2 t  Cornstarch 
      1 t  Lemon juice 
    1/4 t  Cinnamon; ground 
      1 x  ----------topping----------- 
      1 c  Unbleached flour 
    1/3 c  Sugar 
  1 1/2 t  Baking powder 
    1/2 t  Salt 
      6 oz Cheddar; sharp shredded 
    1/3 c  Butter; melted 
    1/4 c  Milk 
  
  Heat the oven to 425 Degrees F.  Drain the pears, reserving the syrup. 
  Combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a saucepan and add the 
  syrup and lemon juice.  Heat until the syrup thickens then boil for 1 
  minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the pears.  Spoon the 
  pears and the syrup into a 9-inch square baking pan.  Combine the 
  flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheddar, mixing well.  Add the 
  butter and milk, mixing until well blended.  Spoon the dough over the 
  pears, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven.  Serve 
  hot with Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.