2 large, ripe but firm pears
125驳/4陆辞锄 plain flour
陆 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp baking powder
50驳/1戮辞锄 caster sugar
125驳/4陆辞锄 caster sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ginger syrup (from a jar of stem ginger)
50驳/1戮辞锄 butter, diced, plus extra for greasing
125驳/4陆辞锄 butter, well softened
2 large free-range eggs
1 tbsp dark rum