You're going to love this simple and easy spiced pear cobbler recipe. Made with fresh pears and a spiced topping, this dessert feels like fall (or winter).
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This fresh pear cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert that brings together the sweetness of ripe pears with a blend of warm spices, all topped with a delightful cobbler crust.
The contrast between the tender, sweet pears, and the spiced cobbler topping creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. It's best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
We love cobbler recipes like Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler and Strawberry Peach Cobbler, but this pear cobbler is our winter favorite.
This dessert is a perfect way to embrace the flavors of fall or winter, but it's delicious any time of the year. This Easy Spiced Pear Cobbler is sure to become a favorite for sharing with your family and friends. You'll look forward to enjoying time and time again.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick to assemble. This Easy Spiced Pear Cobbler comes together fast and easily, making it perfect for novice bakers or anyone short on time.
- Comforting and cozy. Juicy pears and a warmly spiced topping make this an unforgettable dessert, especially during colder months.
- Delicious with or without toppings. Enjoy it on its own or add vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce. Try the caramel from our Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes for an extra treat.
🛒 Ingredients
Fresh pears- You will need several baking varieties of fresh pears like Bosc or Bartlett. Still, have pears left? Make some Spiced Pear Muffins!
Sugars- For added sweetness, caramelization, and flavor, use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar.
Spices- You will want to use a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger for the best flavor possibilities.
Baking powder- This will help the breading to rise and puff up so it's thick and wonderful.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use ripe or discounted pears: Slightly soft pears are often marked down and work perfectly for cobblers while preventing food waste.
Mix pear varieties or stretch with apples: Combining pears with a few apples lowers cost and still delivers great flavor and texture.
🥄 Instructions for Easy Spiced Pear Cobbler
Step 1: Mix together the pears, granulated sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon for the filling in one bowl and then set it aside.
Step 2: Place a stick of butter in a baking dish and place it in an oven that is preheating to 325 degrees F. Be careful not to let the butter burn.
Step 3: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, sugars, and salt. Whisk until well distributed.
Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
Step 5: Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the butter-filled baking dish.
Step 7: Evenly distribute the pear mixture over the top of the batter and then place the baking dish back into the oven.
Step 8: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the pears are tender and the topping is set.
Step 9: Let cool for about 20 minutes to thicken before serving.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Layering matters. This Easy Spiced Pear Cobbler starts with melted butter, then batter, and pears placed on top. As it bakes, the batter rises and surrounds the fruit.
- Adjust sweetness. Ripe pears are naturally sweet, so you can reduce the sugar if desired or balance flavors by serving with something salty or slightly acidic.
- Mix up the fruit. Add thinly sliced apples for extra flavor. Slice them a bit thinner than the pears so everything cooks evenly.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Store leftover cobbler covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm the whole dish in a 300°F oven until heated through.
Make Ahead: Assemble and bake the cobbler a day in advance, then reheat before serving. The flavors deepen as it rests.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Easy Spiced Pear Cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream. It also pairs nicely with coffee or tea for a cozy dessert or brunch option.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Peeling pears is completely optional. The skin when cooked can get a bit chewy in spots so I usually prefer to cook without it, but you can leave them on if you want to.
Some of the better pear varieties to cook with include Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou. Using a mixture of these pears can create a better-flavored cobbler too.
You can leave your fruit cobbler out for about 2 days on the counter or keep it stored for up to 5 days in the fridge. Just make sure to keep it well covered or in an airtight container to maximize freshness.
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📖 Recipe
Spiced Pear Cobbler
Ingredients
Pear Filling
- 3-4 cups pears, sliced, about 5 to 6 large pears - ($6.87)
- ½ cup granulated sugar - ($0.18)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.01)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon - ($0.04)
- ½ cup unsalted butter - ($0.99)
Cobbler Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour - ($0.10)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder - ($0.10)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - ($0.08)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg - ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger - ($0.02)
- ½ cup granulated sugar - ($0.18)
- ½ cup brown sugar - ($0.22)
- ¼ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
- ¾ cup milk - ($0.15)
- 1 large egg - ($0.15)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.01)
Instructions
- Prepare pears. In a bowl, toss the sliced pears with the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Preheat and melt butter. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it in the oven until melted. Do not let it brown.
- Mix dry topping. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Assemble. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir. Spoon the pear mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the topping is cooked through. Loosely cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Cool. Let the cobbler cool before serving. The pear syrup will thicken as it rests.
Notes
- Texture. The batter will rise and surround the pears as it bakes.
- Sweetness. Adjust the sugar slightly depending on how ripe and sweet the pears are.
- Fruit swaps. Thinly sliced apples can be mixed with the pears for added flavor.
- Peeling. Peeling pears is optional, but peeled pears create a softer texture.
- Pear varieties. Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou work well. Mixing varieties adds depth.
- Storage. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
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T. Hix says
In the toppings section you forgot to add the sugar and the brown sugar in the instructions. Which I didn't notice until I made mine. Just a correction
Nicole says
Thanks for the catch! (It was correct within the post though), but I've updated the recipe card. 🙂