Preheat the oven to 350° Prepare an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir until well mixed the honey and cocoa.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt - mix well.
Add the applesauce, oil, egg, and vanilla and whisk together until well blended and all the flour is mixed in.
Add the diced pears and mix to combine.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 25 - 30 mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake. The surface should be dry around the edges but the inside moist..
Allow to cool completely in pan and then cut into bars.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
Use a plastic knife after the brownies have cooled completely for a perfect cut.