Cheddar pear cobbler

 
                            CHEDDAR PEAR COBBLER
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cheese                           Desserts
                 Fruits
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       lb           Pear halves -- 2 cns
    1       t            Sugar
    2       t            Cornstarch
    1       t            Lemon juice
      1/4   t            Cinnamon -- ground
    1       x            ----------topping-----------
    1       c            Unbleached flour
      1/3   c            Sugar
    1 1/2   t            Baking powder
      1/2   t            Salt
    6       oz           Cheddar -- sharp shredded
      1/3   c            Butter -- melted
      1/4   c            Milk
 
   Heat the oven to 425 Degrees F.  Drain the pears, reserving the syrup.
   Combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a saucepan and add the
   syrup and lemon juice.  Heat until the syrup thickens then boil for 1
   minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the pears.  Spoon the
   pears and the syrup into a 9-inch square baking pan.  Combine the
   flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheddar, mixing well.  Add the
   butter and milk, mixing until well blended.  Spoon the dough over the
   pears, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven.  Serve
   hot with Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.
  
 
 
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