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Blackberry-Pear Cobbler

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Blackberry-Pear CobblerVictor Schrager

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 cups frozen blackberries (about 15 ounces; do not thaw)
1 1/2 large pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup plus 3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons dry red wine
2 teaspoons finely grated tangerine peel or orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus additional for sprinkling
1 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Powdered sugar
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 1/2- quart baking dish with 2-inch-high sides. Gently toss berries, pears, 2/3 cup sugar, wine, peel, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl.

    Step 2

    Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in another medium bowl. Add milk, melted butter, and almond extract; whisk until blended. Spread batter in prepared dish. Place berry-pear mixture atop batter (do not stir). Sprinkle with additional cinnamon.

    Step 3

    Bake cobbler until crust is set in center and brown at edges, about 1 hour. Cool 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar; serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

  2. GOOD TO KNOW:

    Step 4

    Why not stir the fruit into the batter? Left undisturbed, the batter puffs up around the fruit during baking, forming a crusty edge.

TagsCobblerFruit DessertDessertSouthernAmericanBlackberryBerryFruitPearSnackBreakfastEasyBakingFallBon Appétit
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