At my office, one of our bosses sent us a holiday basket with some pears in it - since I've never been able to afford pears, this recipe (hopefully) will be a delightful way to use them!

1 box spice cake mix
1/4 C. unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs, minus one yolk
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. sweetened iced tea
2 pears, peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. rum extract

Preheat oven to 375.
Mix well all ingredients.
Spread evenly into greased 13x9" baking dish.
Bake for 25-27 minutes, cool, dust with powdered sugar, and cut.
Yield 24-36 bars.