Ingredients
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 ½ pounds Bosc pears, washed
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1 egg
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¼ cup milk
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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¾ teaspoon baking powder
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2 tablespoons cane sugar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ cup cane sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a round 9x2-inch, 6-cup baking dish.
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Fill a large bowl halfway with water and add lemon juice. Peel all but 1 of the pears. Core and cut all the pears into eighths. Add pear slices to lemon water to keep them from browning.
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Combine egg and milk in a bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons cane sugar, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl. Use a fork to cut cold butter into flour mixture until it resemble pebbles.
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Drain pears and put into a bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch and 1/4 cup cane sugar; toss to coat.
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Pour egg mixture into the flour mixture; mix batter until just combined. Add pears to the prepared baking dish. Drop batter by the spoonful on top of pears.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 367 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 66g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 367 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 180mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
| Total Sugars 30g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 110mg | 8% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 377mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
