PEAR AND CRANBERRY COBBLER WITH CITRUS-INFUSED CUSTARD SAUCE

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Pear and Cranberry Cobbler with Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Filling:
2 pounds firm Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 2/3 cups fresh cranberries (6 ounces)
1 cup sugar
2 (1- by 3-inch) strips orange zest, finely chopped
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
Biscuit topping:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
Accompaniment:
Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce
Special Equipment
2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish (1 1/2 - to 2-inches deep); 2-inch round cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in lower third. Butter baking dish.
  • Stir together pears, cranberries, sugar, orange zest, brandy and allspice in a large bowl. Transfer filling to baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake until cranberries burst and pears are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • While filling is cooking, make biscuits:
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cream and stir just until a dough forms. Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly floured surface (dough will feel dense and heavy; don't worry.)
  • Gently knead dough 6 times, then pat out into an 8-inch round (about 1/3-inch thick).
  • Cut out as many rounds as possible with lightly floured cutter, transferring to a sheet of wax paper. Gather scraps and pat out once more, then cut out more rounds. (You will have about 16).
  • Carefully but quickly, top hot fruit with biscuits, arranging in 1 layer. Brush biscuits with remaining tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Continue to bake cobbler until biscuits are puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving and top with Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce.

rojhat racho
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This is my go-to recipe for cobbler. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tyler Mills
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This cobbler is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of pears and cranberries.


Akosua Papabi
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I made this cobbler for my friends and they all loved it! It's a great dessert for a special occasion.


kqmaede
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This cobbler was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Md Jonaeth
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this cobbler! The cranberries and custard sauce really balance out the flavor of the pears.


yvng blue
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This recipe is a keeper! The cobbler is moist and flavorful, and the custard sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruksana Aktar
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I made this cobbler for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The custard sauce was especially popular.


Amy Kamer
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This cobbler was easy to make and turned out great! The custard sauce was a bit too tart for my taste, but overall it was a delicious dessert.


Shabir Ali
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I love the combination of pears and cranberries in this cobbler. The custard sauce is also delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Zema Keys
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This pear and cranberry cobbler was a hit with my family! The citrus-infused custard sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.