Perfect Pear Cobbler

This pear cobbler tops tender pear slices with a light batter that uses less sugar than most cobbler recipes to let the natural flavor of the fruit shine.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons cane sugar
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 pounds Bosc pears, washed
• 0.25 cup cane sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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

Step 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.

Step 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.