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
1 stick (4 ounces) butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg

Directions

Mix pears with 1 cup sugar and let stand.

Put butter in 2-quart casserole and place in 325° oven until melted.

Combine all dry ingredients, including the remaining 1 cup of sugar. Mix well.

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.

More Info

Servings / Yield: 8
Prep Time: 15   /   Total Time: 75
Category: Baked Goods
Keywords: pear cobbler