Apple-Pear Cobbler with Cheddar Crust Recipe

Name: Apple-Pear Cobbler with Cheddar Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter; 4 pounds firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; 4 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup apple juice; 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup (packed) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces); 2/3 cup whole milk; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
4 pounds firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
4 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup apple juice
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup (packed) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
2/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add half of pears and half of apples.
4
Saute until fruit is soft, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes.
5
Transfer fruit to large bowl.
6
Repeat with remaining 3 tablespoons butter and remaining pears and apples.
7
Mix sugar, flour and ground cinnamon into fruit.
8
Stir in whipping cream and apple juice.
9
Transfer filling to 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish.
10
(Filling can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
11
Cover and refrigerate.
12
Bake filling at 375F for 10 minutes before adding topping.)
13
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
14
Add chilled butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
15
Stir in cheese.
16
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
17
Cover and chill.)
18
Beat milk and egg in small bowl to blend.
19
Mix into flour mixture with wooden spoon (dough will be stiff).
20
Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto filling, spacing evenly.
21
Bake cobbler until filling is bubbling and tester inserted into topping comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
22
Serve warm.

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, 4 pounds firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, 4 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple-Pear Cobbler with Cheddar Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple-Pear Cobbler with Cheddar Crust

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