This pear cobbler is a classic American dessert that features sweet and juicy pears topped with a buttery and flaky cobbler crust. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy during the fall season or any time you're craving a comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 6-8 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced pears, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over the pears in the baking dish.
- Pour boiling water over the top of the cobbler.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pears are tender.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Enjoy your delicious pear cobbler!
Interesting Facts
Pear cobbler is a popular Southern dessert that's similar to peach cobbler.
You can also add a splash of lemon juice or zest to the pear filling for a tangy twist.
This dessert is best served warm, straight out of the oven.