Pear and Bourbon Cobbler Recipe

Name: Pear and Bourbon Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Barlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup bourbon; 2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup half and half; 6 tablespoons bourbon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Half and half (optional)

Servings: persons

4 pounds Barlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup half and half
6 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Half and half (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Combine all ingredients except butter in large bowl.
3
Transfer to deep 8 1/2x11-inch baking dish or other deep 12-cup dish.
4
Dot top with butter.
5
Bake until hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
6
Sift first 4 ingredients into bowl.
7
Add butter and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
8
Make well in center.
9
Combine 3/4 cup half and half, bourbon and vanilla and add to well.
10
Stir until batter is just combined; do not overmix.
11
Working quickly, drop batter by tablespoons atop hot pear mixture, covering surface completely.
12
Sprinkle with sugar-nutmeg mixture.
13
Immediately return to oven and bake 10 minutes.
14
Reduce temperature to 375F.
15
and continue baking until topping is golden and firm to touch, about 20 minutes.
16
Let cool at least 20 minutes.
17
Serve warm or at room temperature, pouring half and half over each serving, if desired.

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds Barlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup bourbon, 2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pear and Bourbon Cobbler 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.

Pear and Bourbon Cobbler

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