Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 70 mins
6
Apple & Pear butternut milk cobbler
Taste the cosy embrace of a typical American dessert with an Aussie twist: Apple and Pear Buttermilk Cobbler. This tempting dessert, featured on Sydney Markets, is ideal for cosy family gatherings or delicious weekend breakfasts.
4 Granny Smith apples
3 just-firm Beurre Bosc pears
⅓ cup sultanas
¼ cup caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs raw caster sugar
Icing sugar, for dusting
Reduced fat vanilla ice-cream, to serve
Cobbler topping:
60g butter, chopped
1½ cups self-raising flour
¼ cup caster sugar + 1 tbs extra for sprinkling
Pinch salt
125ml buttermilk (or use milk) + extra for brushing
Icing sugar, for dusting
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 7 cup (about 4-5cm deep) baking dish with butter.
STEP 2 Peel, quarter and core apples and pears. Roughly chop into 3cm pieces. Place apples, pears, sultanas, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice into a medium saucepan. Toss to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until fruit begins to soften. Spoon fruit mixture into prepared baking dish. Set aside to cool slightly.
STEP 3 Meanwhile, to make cobbler topping, combine butter, flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Gradually add buttermilk and process until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and gently roll out to about 2cm thick. Using a 5cm pastry cutter (or use a drinking glass with a 5cm rim), cut out 8 rounds and arrange over fruit mixture. Brush with a little extra buttermilk. Sprinkle with extra sugar. Bake for 45-55 minutes until cobbler topping is puffed and golden. Stand for 5 minutes. Dust with icing sugar and serve with vanilla ice-cream.
Nutritional Facts
Granny Smith apples: High in dietary fiber and vitamin C, low GI (less than 55).
Beurre Bosc pears: Provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Sultanas: Rich in natural sugars, fiber, and antioxidants.
Buttermilk: Source of calcium, protein, and probiotics.
Butter: Provides vitamin A and healthy fats.
Self-raising flour: Source of carbohydrates and some protein.
Vanilla ice-cream: Contains calcium, but should be consumed in moderation.
Tips and Tricks
Opt for firm apples like Granny Smith and ripe, juicy pears for the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. In-season alternatives like peaches or nectarines can offer a similar texture and flavor profile.
