Perfect Pear Cobbler
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 1/2 pounds Bosc pears, washed
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1 egg
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1/4 cup milk
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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2 tablespoons cane sugar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup cane sugar
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a round 9x2-inch, 6-cup baking dish.
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.
3
Combine egg and milk in a bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
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.
5
Drain pears and put into a bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch and 1/4 cup cane sugar; toss to coat.
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.
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.