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Spiced Pear Cobbler Recipe

Spiced Pear Cobbler is the ultimate fall dessert—comforting and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and ginger. The homemade buttermilk biscuit topping adds a rustic touch, and pairing it with salted caramel ice cream takes this treat to a whole new level. Not too sweet, but just right for cozy nights!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pear Filling:

  • 4 Pears about 4 cups, chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 4 Tbsp Butter sliced

Biscuit Topping:

  • 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 3/8 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 4 Tbsp Butter cubed
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk

Optional Topping:

  • 1 Tsp Raw Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is in the center.
  • Prepare the Pears: Peel, core, and slice the pears. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cornstarch. Mix until the pears are well-coated.
    This image shows peeled, cored, and sliced pears in a large mixing bowl, coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cornstarch
  • Assemble the Filling: Pour the pear mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Evenly distribute the sliced butter on top of the pears.
  • Make the Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add in the cold, cubed butter, crumbling it into the flour mixture until the butter forms pebble-sized pieces.
  • Combine the Buttermilk: Slowly stir in the buttermilk, mixing until the dough comes together. The batter should be thick and sticky.
  • Top the Pears: Spoon the biscuit mixture over the fruit filling, spreading it out as evenly as possible.
  • Optional Topping: Sprinkle raw sugar on top of the cobbler for extra crunch and a sparkling finish.
  • Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with salted caramel ice cream for an indulgent treat.
    This image shows a slice of warm spiced pear cobbler on a plate, garnished with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream, ready to be enjoyed.]

Notes

  • You can make the biscuit topping in a food processor by pulsing the butter until it reaches pebble size, then adding buttermilk. However, mixing by hand is recommended to avoid extra cleanup.