Spiced Pear Cobbler
This rustic pear cobbler is a perfect fall and winter dessert! It's made with spiced fresh pears and is topped with a simple cobbler topping made from Bisquick. As it bakes, the pear juices become thick, syrupy, and irresistible. Serve it with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream or milk for the coziest treat!
Servings: 12
Calories: 201kcal
Equipment
- Casserole dish or cast iron skillet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 6 cups pears peeled, cored, and sliced into 1 inch wide pieces or chunks ~6-7 medium to large
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cardamom
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- turbinado sugar optional, for on top of the biscuits
- 2 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Peel, core and slice the pears and add to a large mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and toss gently to combine.6 cups pears, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg, then add to the pears and toss to combine. Set aside.2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cardamom
- In another bowl, mix together the bisquick and whole milk until a thick batter forms.2 cups Bisquick, ⅔ cup whole milk
- Butter the bottom of a 10” cast iron skillet (or similar-sized casserole dish), then add the pears, including any sugars or juices left over in the bowl.2 tablespoon butter
- Spoon the dough over top of the pears in dollops, leaving some areas where the fruit shows through.
- Sprinkle the coarse sugar over top of the dough, then bake for 30 minutes until the pear juices are bubbly and the biscuit topping is lightly browned.turbinado sugar
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 15-20 minutes, then serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream or milk.
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Notes
Store the pear cobbler covered at room temperature for one day. Transfer to the fridge for an additional 2-3 days.
Reheat the entire dish in a 350℉ oven until warmed, or warm individual servings in the microwave. Alternatively, enjoy at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
