Pear Dumplings

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspooon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 6 ripe Bosc pears
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• Rind of 1 medium orange, cut into strips
• 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon butter