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Pear Cobbler

Warm up with our comforting pear cobbler with spiced juicy sweet pears topped with soft and tender biscuits.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 489 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pear Filling
  • 860 grams pears 6 cups, washed and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted
  • 50 grams light brown sugar ¼ cup
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Biscuit Topping
  • 190 grams all purpose flour 1½ cups levelled
  • 120 grams sugar ½ cup, white granulated
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (only If using unsalted butter)
  • 110 grams butter ½ cup, salted or unsalted, fridge cold and cut into cubes
  • 130 mls buttermilk ½ cup
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk to glaze
To Serve
  • vanilla ice cream to serve on top

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/ 375°F and grease a 9 x 13 inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
  2. On medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter in an oven proof skillet. Add 860 grams pears and mix in 50 grams light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon . Stew for 10 minutes then remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl combine 190 grams all purpose flour, 120 grams sugar, 1½ teaspoon baking powder and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Add cubes of 110 grams butter and rub into the flour mixture to make a crumb (like sand).
  4. Slowly drizzle 130 mls buttermilk into the crumb while mixing to form a soft and sticky dough.
  5. Dampen hands to prevent sticking then break off small pieces of dough making small balls, flatten between hands and place over the filling.
  6. Dip a pastry brush in 2 tablespoons buttermilk to glaze the dough and bake for 40-50 minutes, till biscuits turn golden. Serve the pear cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Feel free to add more sugar if your pears are not sweet enough to start with.
  • The biscuit dough is ready once it comes together and is soft and still sticky, try not to over knead or it will become dense.
  • Serving - This pear cobbler is a perfect one skillet family dessert but can also be made in smaller ramekins. Keep an eye on them and they are done when the fruit mixture is bubbling and the biscuit topping has turned golden. 
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or our Italian custard.
  • Storing - cover and keep chilled for up to 3 days.
  • fresh pears - ripe pears are perfect but even slightly unripe are will do. Select pears that will have a slight bite and hold their shape when cooked such as the Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Concorde or Conference varieties.
  • butter - we like to use salted butter to enhance the other flavours in the filling.
  • light brown sugar - we tried this recipe using dark brown sugar and while it gave a delicious rich flavour it released more moisture and made the filling a little runny.
  • lemon juice - for a little tanginess
  • all purpose flour -no need to sift before using, simply scoop out then level the required amount.
  • baking powder - make sure its in date! helps the biscuits rise and makes them airy and light.
  • cold butter - we use salted butter to enhance the flavours here too. If using unsalted, add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavours.
  • buttermilk - gives a soft and rich dough.

Nutrition Information

Calories 489kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 358mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 656IU (13%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489

% Daily Value*

Calories 489kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 358mg 8%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 656IU 13%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.