Preheat the oven to 190 C, 375 F, Gas Mark 5.

Place a disc of greaseproof paper onto the bottom of a loose based cake tin 18cm (7inch) diameter and then place the pears on top of the paper.

Cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale in colour. Gradually add the eggs, beat the mixture well and then fold in the flour.

Spoon the sponge mixture over the pears, place the cake tin onto a baking sheet and into the preheated oven for 35 mintues.

When the sponge is cooked, remove the pudding from the tin, onto a serving plate.

Warm the honey and pour it over the pudding.

with lemon custard or creme fraiche this pudding is wonderfullymoreish'.