Pear Cobbler or Crisp
Pear Cobbler or Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring sliced pears baked under a sweet, buttery topping. The topping can be a biscuit-like dough for a cobbler or a crunchy mixture of oats, flour, butter, and sugar for a crisp, both often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This dish is a classic example of American home baking, particularly popular in the South and during the autumn harvest season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with the pears providing dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. A standard serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the richness of the topping and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The distinction between a cobbler and a crisp lies in the topping: a cobbler has a thicker, biscuit-like layer, while a crisp has a streusel-like, crumbly texture that 'crisps' up during baking. Nutritionally, using ripe pears can reduce the need for added sugar, and the fruit itself offers a good source of antioxidants.
