1-First, set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking.

2-Take the 8 sliced pears and mix them with 3 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a bowl. This step helps the flavors meld together before you layer them in.

3-Next, spread the pear mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan. The key here is to keep the layers separate for the best results, so don’t stir everything up. Then, pour the boxed yellow cake mix over the pears, spreading it out smoothly to cover the top.

4-After that, drizzle the 1/2 cup of melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Make sure it covers the whole surface to get that crispy, golden finish. Pop the pan into the oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the top turns a beautiful golden brown and the pears bubble up.

5-The cake works best when the layers are not mixed, allowing for a soft fruit base and crunchy topping. If you’re linking this to other recipes, check out our maple apple breakfast crisp for more fruit-based ideas. Serve your pear dump cake warm, perhaps with vanilla ice cream, and enjoy the quick prep that fits into your busy day.