Spiced Pear Cranberry Cobbler

Warm, spiced, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Spiced Pear Cranberry Cobbler is a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday feasts. Juicy ripe pears and tart cranberries are tossed with a luscious blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a filling that’s irresistibly cozy and fragrant. Topped with a buttery homemade biscuit layer—flavored with vanilla and a hint of cream—this cobbler bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Quick to prepare and best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this rustic treat brings together sweet, tangy, and aromatic elements for a dessert that’s as comforting as it is visually impressive. With keywords like "spiced dessert recipe," "pear cranberry cobbler," and "holiday cobbler dessert," this dish is sure to be a hit for all your seasonal celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large (peeled, cored, and sliced) ripe pears
• 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (cut into small pieces) unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for biscuit topping)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for biscuit topping)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons (cold, diced) unsalted butter (for biscuit topping)
• 0.33 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears, cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated in the mixture.

Step 3

Pour the fruit filling into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Dot the top with the small pieces of butter.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, prepare the biscuit topping by whisking together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Scoop small portions of the dough and drop them over the fruit filling, leaving a few gaps for steam to escape during baking.

Step 8

Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1576.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2827.1

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 236.0mg	0%
Sodium 1098.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 506.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.4g	0%
Total Sugars 326.6g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 36.5IU	0%
Calcium 180.0mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1294.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 69.9%