Pear and Raisin Cobbler
- Total Time
- 1 hour
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Ingredients
- 1¼cups light brown sugar
- 1tablespoon cornstarch
- 5cups peeled, cored sliced pears
- 1cup raisins
- 3tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ½teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1cup flour
- 1teaspoon baking powder
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 5tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in pieces
- 3 to 4tablespoons milk
- 1tablespoon granulated sugar
- Whipped cream
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
485 calories; 16 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 86 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 58 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 176 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a nine-inch round baking dish.
- Step 2
Mix brown sugar with cornstarch in a large bowl. Fold in pears and raisins, the melted butter and nutmeg. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
- Step 3
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture has a mealy texture. Lightly stir in the milk to form a firm but tender dough.
- Step 4
Roll out dough on a floured board and cut it into strips one-inch wide. Criss-cross the strips over the fruit. Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar.
- Step 5
Bake about 40 minutes, until the crust has browned and the filling bubbles. Serve while still warm, with whipped cream.
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Comments
Everything seems right with this recipe, with the exception of the amount of cornstarch. My results were very wet. Might double the cornstarch the next time.
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