Description
A warm and comforting Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler featuring ripe pears baked under a spiced, buttery crumb topping. This easy-to-make dessert blends fragrant spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg for a perfect fall treat that is delicious served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Pear Mixture
- 4 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup milk
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Pear Mixture: In a large bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the peeled and chopped pears. Add granulated sugar, 1½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are well combined, then pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and the same spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg) with salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in the milk just until combined to form a slightly wet topping dough.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the crumbly topping evenly over the pear mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle sanding sugar over the top for added crunch and sparkle. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy pears like Bartlett or Bosc for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the pears.
- Sanding sugar adds a nice crunch but can be omitted.
- This cobbler can be served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
