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Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler Recipe

Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler Recipe
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This Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler is a cozy and comforting dessert that features tender pears cooked in a spiced buttery filling, topped with a fragrant, fluffy cobbler crust blended with warming autumn spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup milk (plus extra as needed)
  • Sanding sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and chopped pears, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir everything together well.
  2. Cook the Filling: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture becomes bubbly. Let it bubble for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the filling into a 1-quart baking dish and set aside while you prepare the topping.
  4. Make the Topping Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Add Butter to Topping: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, fork, or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until pea-sized crumbs form.
  6. Incorporate Milk: Add about 3 tablespoons of milk to the mixture and stir. Gradually add the remaining milk, a little at a time, mixing just until the dough starts to come together—it should be moist but not sticky.
  7. Assemble the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the topping dough by tablespoons evenly over the pear filling. Optionally, sprinkle sanding sugar on top for extra crunch and sparkle.
  8. Bake: Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or foil to catch any drips. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm pears such as Bartlett or Bosc for the best texture.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with vegan butter and milk with almond or oat milk.
  • If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar in the filling to 1/2 cup and the brown sugar in the topping to 1/3 cup.
  • Make sure to use cold butter in the topping to achieve a crumbly, tender crust.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.

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