There’s something irresistibly cozy about a warm cobbler fresh out of the oven. This Spiced Pear Cobbler is the perfect dessert for chilly evenings, combining tender pears with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a comforting, fragrant filling. Topped with a buttery, golden-brown biscuit crust, this dish is delightful when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether you’re making it for a family gathering or a quiet night at home, this cobbler is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For the biscuit topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup milk (plus more for brushing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar-sized casserole dish.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the pear slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the biscuit topping:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the cobbler:
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the pear filling, leaving some gaps for the steam to escape.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar for extra crunch, if desired.
- Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve:
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
This Spiced Pear Cobbler is a wonderfully rustic dessert that highlights the sweet, juicy flavor of pears while warming you up with cozy spices. Perfect for any occasion, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser!
