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Cozy Pear and Ginger Cobbler Recipe with Easy Crunchy Oat Topping

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A warm and comforting pear and ginger cobbler with a crunchy oat topping that balances spicy ginger and sweet pears for a cozy dessert perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (Bosc or Bartlett)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, grated fresh ginger, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all slices.
  3. Transfer the pear mixture to a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly in a single layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, and salt.
  5. Add the cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  6. Optional: Stir in chopped nuts for extra texture.
  7. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the pear filling without pressing down.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent the cobbler with foil halfway through baking.
  10. Cool slightly for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for the topping to maintain a crunchy texture. Do not overmix the oat topping to preserve pea-sized butter lumps. Use ripe but firm pears to avoid mushy filling. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Pears can be prepped the night before and stored in lemon juice to prevent browning. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For vegan, replace butter with coconut oil and brown sugar with maple syrup.

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