Pear Cobbler

Steps9

1. 1

   Step 1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Step 2. Cook the pear base

   2m 30s

   In a cast iron skillet, add butter, pears, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, salt, and cornstarch. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the pears are softened and glossy.

   If using fresh pears instead of canned, use 2 medium pears, peeled and sliced.

   Brown sugar
3. 3

   Step 3. Spread the pear filling

   Spread evenly in the skillet.

4. 4

   Step 4. Mix the dry topping

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.

5. 5

   Step 5. Stir in the milk

   Stir in milk, then melted butter — mix just until combined (do not overmix).

6. 6

   Step 6. Drop the batter over pears

   Drop spoonfuls of batter over the pears (it won’t cover completely — that’s okay).

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   Step 7. Sprinkle the sugar

   Sprinkle the top with 1 tbsp sugar.

8. 8

   Step 8. Bake the cobbler

   27m 30s

   Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and set.

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   Step 9. Serve warm

   Serve warm with vanilla crème anglaise or a scoop of ice cream.