Pear Custard Cobbler

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This deep-dish cobbler has a custard filling and is made with canned pears. I use the pears in light syrup. You can also substitute splenda for the sugar.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f.

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Combine brown sugar , 3 eggs , cornstarch and 1 / 4 teaspoon salt in small bowl.

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Mix well.

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Gently stir in pears.

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Spoon into greased 8-inch square 2 quart baking dish.

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Set aside.

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Combine flour , sugar , baking powder and 1 / 2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.

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Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Stir in milk , 1 egg and walnuts.

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Drop dough evenly over pear mixture into 9 mounds.

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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set and biscuits are golden brown.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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light brown sugar, eggs, cornstarch, salt, pears, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, milk, egg, walnuts