For best results, make with the the Searing Slow Cooker™

Place a greased 4 cup capacity baking dish into the slow cooker base

Place the milk, egg and butter into a large bowl and whisk until combined. Whisk in vanilla and sugar

Sift flour, baking powder and half of the cocoa into a second bowl and stir in almond meal. Gradually pour in milk mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms

Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Scatter sliced pears over the top, then sprinkle over almonds

Put brown sugar, boiling water and remaining cocoa into a medium jug and stir until combined. Pour mixture over back of a large spoon onto batter

Place the lid onto the cooking bowl and lock into position. Use the MENU button to select LOW SLOW COOK then select POWER/ START to start cooking. Cook for 1 -1 1/2 hours or until the pudding is firm and sauce is thick. Serve with double cream and ice-cream, if desired