fresh pear cobbler

Name: Fresh Pear Cobbler
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) butter, melted; 2 cup(s) sugar; 3/4 cup(s) self-rising flour; 3/4 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chinese five spice powder; 2 cup(s) fresh pear, chopped evenly

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Angel Wilkinson

McCool, MS

Updated on Nov 11, 2013

We have a pear tree in our backyard and I am always looking for ways to use the pears. I made this recipe for my family and it was a real hit. The batter cooks up around the pear pieces and makes a yummy crust. So good! Especially good when it's still warm.

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Fresh Pear Cobbler made with pears grown in our own backyard!

prep time

cook time 1 Hr 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup self-rising flour
3/4 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
2 cups fresh pear, chopped evenly

How To Make fresh pear cobbler

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a saucepan. mix 2 cups fresh pear with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Place butter in a 2-quart baking dish and place in the oven to melt.
Step 4

Stir 1 cup sugar and flour and Chinese five spice together and mix well. Slowly add milk and continue to stir to prevent the batter from lumping.
Step 5

Remove baking dish from oven and pour batter over the butter in the baking dish. DO NOT STIR! Spoon fruit on top of batter, the gently pour about 3 Tablespoons of the cooking liquid evenly on top. DO NOT STIR!
Step 6

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 7

Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
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