Saturday, October 18, 2008

Fresh Pear Cobbler Recipe

Pear Cobbler

An easy pear cobbler recipe with butter and cake-like batter, along with fresh pears.

Ingredients:

2 to 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh pears

2 cups sugar, divided

4 ounces butter

3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk

1 egg

Preparation:

  • Mix pears with 1 cup sugar and let stand.
  • Put butter in 2-quart casserole and place in 325° oven until melted.
  • Combine and mix all dry ingredients, including the remaining 1 cup of sugar.
  • Whisk together the milk and egg; slowly combine with dry ingredients to make a batter.
  • Pour over melted butter. Do not stir.
  • Spoon pears over the batter. Do not stir.
  • Bake at 325° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until nicely browned and pears are tender.
  • Serve hot or cold with ice cream or whipped cream.

1 comment:

Julia Herres said...

I was thinking this Cobbler was a little too sweet...2 cups of sugar does seem like a lot. Perhaps knocking off a 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar will make it just right.