Cheddar Pear Cobbler
Ingredients
2 lb pear halves, 2 cns
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground ---------topping--
1 cup unbleached flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz cheddar, sharp shredded
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
Preparation
Heat the oven to 425 Degrees F. Drain the pears, reserving the syrup.
Combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a saucepan and add the
syrup and lemon juice. Heat until the syrup thickens then boil for 1
minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the pears. Spoon the
pears and the syrup into a 9-inch square baking pan. Combine the
flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheddar, mixing well. Add the
butter and milk, mixing until well blended. Spoon the dough over the
pears, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve
hot with Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.
Servings: 8
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