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Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler Recipe

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This Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler is a warm and comforting dessert featuring tender pears cooked in a spiced syrup, topped with a fragrant, lightly sweetened biscuit topping. Perfect for chilly fall evenings, the cobbler combines traditional autumn spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg to create a flavorful and cozy treat.

Ingredients

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Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped into about 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
  • Sanding sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pears, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt to the skillet and stir everything together.
  2. Cook the Filling: Continue cooking the pear mixture, stirring frequently until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture becomes bubbly. Allow it to bubble for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  3. Add Vanilla and Transfer: Remove the filling from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer the filling to a 1-quart baking dish and set it aside while you prepare the topping.
  4. Make the Topping Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir these dry ingredients together.
  5. Add Butter to Topping: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the mixture until the pieces are about the size of peas.
  6. Add Milk to Form Dough: Pour in about 3 tablespoons of milk and mix gently. Add the remaining milk gradually, mixing just until the dough comes together—avoid overmixing.
  7. Top the Filling: Drop the topping dough by tablespoonfuls evenly over the pear filling. Optionally, sprinkle sanding sugar on top for added texture and sweetness.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Place the baking dish on a lined, rimmed baking sheet to catch any spills during baking.
  9. Bake the Cobbler: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, choose pears that are ripe but firm to hold their shape during cooking.
  • If sanding sugar is unavailable, coarse sugar or turbinado sugar can be used as a topping.
  • You can prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate it, but make sure to add the topping only right before baking.
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
  • To make a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend both in the filling and topping.

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