Perfect Pear Cobbler

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My family loves this rustic pear cobbler made with a light batter and fresh pears. This recipe uses less sugar than most recipes to highlight the crisp flavor of the pears. I leave one or two of the pears unpeeled to add a bit of color.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on August 5, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 ½ pounds Bosc pears, washed

  • 1 egg

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 tablespoons cane sugar

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¼ cup cane sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a round 9x2-inch, 6-cup baking dish.

  2. Fill a large bowl halfway with water and add lemon juice. Peel all but 1 of the pears. Core and cut all the pears into eighths. Add pear slices to lemon water to keep them from browning.

  3. Combine egg and milk in a bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.

  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons cane sugar, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl. Use a fork to cut cold butter into flour mixture until it resemble pebbles.

  5. Drain pears and put into a bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch and 1/4 cup cane sugar; toss to coat.

  6. Pour egg mixture into the flour mixture; mix batter until just combined. Add pears to the prepared baking dish. Drop batter by the spoonful on top of pears.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367 Calories
11g Fat
66g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 377mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.