Description
A warm, comforting, and incredibly easy pear cobbler, perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, spiced pears topped with a buttery, golden biscuit crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium ripe pears (like Bosc or Anjou), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the pears evenly. Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and stir until just combined, forming a soft dough. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the pear mixture in the baking dish.
- Brush the tops of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if using.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of brandy or rum to the pear mixture.
- If your pears are very juicy, you might need to add an extra teaspoon of flour to the pear mixture.
- Ensure your butter is very cold for the best biscuit texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Cobbler
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cobbler
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g