Description
This Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler is a delightful seasonal dessert featuring tender, spiced pears topped with a buttery, crumbly crust. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, this comforting cobbler captures the warm flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg, making it an ideal treat for cozy fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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Pear Filling
- 4 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sanding sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the pear filling: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with chopped pears, granulated sugar, 1½ cups flour, baking powder, and ground spices including cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, along with salt and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the mixture is well combined, then pour evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in the milk until just combined, ensuring the mixture is moist but not overmixed.
- Assemble the cobbler: Spread the crumbly topping evenly over the pear mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the surface with sanding sugar to add a slight crunch and sparkle after baking.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the cobbler warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent autumn dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears to avoid a mushy filling.
- Adjust the amount of spices to taste for more or less warmth.
- Cold butter in the topping ensures a crumbly texture.
- Sanding sugar can be substituted with coarse sugar or omitted if unavailable.
- Allow cobbler to cool slightly to set before serving.
