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Pear Cobbler

What you need

  1. »«Filling»«
  2. 6 large, slightly under-ripe California Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  3. 1/2 cup raisins
  4. 1/2 cup sugar
  5. 1 tbsp water
  6. 1 tbsp 1 tsp cornstarch
  7. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  8. 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  9. »«Topping»«
  10. 1 1/2 cups flour
  11. 1/2 cup sugar
  12. 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
  13. 3 tsps butter, softened
  14. 2/3 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  15. 3-4 tsps milk
  16. 1 egg

How to make it

  1. Preheat oven to 400º.
  2. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish and set aside.
  3. Combine all filling ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  4. Cook over medium heat until pears are hot and mixture is slightly thick, about 5 minutes; and pour into prepared baking dish.
  5. To prepare topping, stir together dry ingredients in a small bowl.
  6. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Stir in cheese, milk, and egg (mixture will be very thick).
  8. Drop by spoonfuls over pear filling.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until topping mixture is set, tenting loosely with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  10. Let cool slightly and serve. This dessert is best when still slightly warm.

    Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

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