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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened, plus more for pan
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Description

Layer Homemade Gingerbread, Pears, Vanilla Custard, And Whipped Cream For An Elegant Dessert That's Just As Pleasing To The Eye As It Is To The Palate.

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