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pear cobbler with vanilla ice cream on top
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Pear Cobbler

This pear cobbler is a fall twist on one of the most easygoing desserts around. Tender pears, golden topping, and a perfect cobbler are all yours.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cobbler Recipes, pear cobbler recipe, pear desserts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 354kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 3 pounds Anjou pears, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Cake Topping:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter,  cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Sugar Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • In a large bowl, fold the pears (3 pounds), white sugars (1/2 cup), cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon), nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon), vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon), lemon juice (1 teaspoon), and cornstarch (2 teaspoons) until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour fruit mixture into a 9X13-inch baking dish.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the pears are in the oven, mix together all the cake topping ingredients, except the boiling water, to a medium bowl.
  • Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
  • Pour in the boiling water (1/2 cup) and stir just until the mixture comes together and is just mixed through.
  • After the pears have baked the 10 minutes, pull them from the oven and drop large spoonfuls of the dough topping over the pears.
  • Evenly sprinkle the top of the dough with the 3 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Place the baking dish on a cookie sheet, in case the cobbler bubbles over and drips, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden and baked through and the pears are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg