EASY PEAR COBBLER

Easy Pear Cobbler image

Provided by Gail Welch

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) sliced pears 15 .25 oz
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp cornstarch (optional/recommended)
1 pkg pillsbury refrigerated roll out pie crust (use one roll or two)
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2-2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 - 3/4 stick butter
NOTE: MAY ADD A PINCH OF SALT AND 1 TSP FRESH SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE TO FILLING, IF DESIRED

Steps:

1. Butter bottom of (glass) 9x13 in baking dish. (If you wish to make this a two crust cobbler, place an additional roll of dough on bottom before pouring in the pear/sugar mixture.)
2. Pour 2 cans of pears with syrup in bowl. Add either 2/3 or 1 cup sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Note: Add 1-2 tsps. cornstarch, if desired for a thicker sauce.) Pour into baking dish.
3. Unroll and place 1 roll of prepared pie crust over top. NOTE: Use rolling pin to make crust larger and thinner or lattice if desired.
4. Mix cinnamon & nutmeg with 1/4 cup sugar and sprinkle over crust.
5. Pour melted butter over top. Note: May cut butter and place pieces over crust instead of melting.
6. Bake in 400 degree oven until done-Approximately 35-40 minutes.