{"product_id":"pear-rhubarb-cobbler","title":"Pear \u0026 Rhubarb Cobbler","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrep 25min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBake 45min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"make\"\u003eMakes about 8-10 serves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"bc-recipe-intro\"\u003eDating back to the early British settlers of North America, cobblers are based on seasonal fruits and topped with a wet, scone-like mixture. The result is a simple pie of sorts with the topping resembling cobblestones – thought to be the reason for this homely dessert's name.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelted butter, to grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800g (about 5 small) firm ripe pears (such as Williams or Packhams), peeled, cored and cut into eighths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bunch rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 5cm lengths (you should have about 500g trimmed rhubarb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135g (⅔ cup, firmly packed) brown sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract or essence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla ice cream or cream, to serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCobbler Topping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225g (1½ cups) self-raising flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch of salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125g chilled butter, cubed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g (⅓ cup) raw sugar sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra for sprinkling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125ml (½ cup) buttermilk, plus extra to glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 1.5 litre (6 cup) ovenproof dish with the melted butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel, quarter and core the pears. Cut each quarter in half lengthwise and place in a large bowl. Add the rhubarb, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and toss gently to combine evenly. Transfer to a.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make the Cobbler Topping, sift the flour and salt together into a medium bowl. Use your fingertips to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs and the butter is evenly incorporated. Stir in the sugar and make a well in the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the buttermilk to the flour mixture and use a flat-bladed knife to mix with a cutting action until the dough comes together in clumps. Use lightly floured hands to bring the dough together – it will be a sticky dough. Use lightly floured hands to roll into 2 cm balls and place randomly over the top of the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a pastry brush to lightly brush the top of the cobbler mixture with the extra buttermilk and then sprinkle with the extra raw sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBake in preheated oven for 40\u003ci\u003e–\u003c\/i\u003e45 minutes or until golden brown and the Cobbler Topping is cooked through and the fruit is tender when tested with a skewer. If browning too quickly cover the top with a piece of foil towards the end of baking. Serve warm with ice cream or cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc-recipe-tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaker's Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pears can be replaced by apples in this recipe. Cut them into thin wedges before combining them with the rhubarb, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recipe is from Anneka's SBS Food online column, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/food\/article\/2014\/08\/07\/bakeproof-scones\"\u003eBakeproof: Scones.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/food\/how-to\/bakeproof\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e for more Bakeproof recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhotography by Alan Benson.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BakeClub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47569322959,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/5407\/products\/Pear_rhubarb_cobbler.jpg?v=1502161556","url":"https:\/\/bakeclub.com.au\/products\/pear-rhubarb-cobbler","provider":"BakeClub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}