Caramel Apple-Pear Cobbler with Oatmeal Muffin Crust

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tbs all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 large pears, peeled and sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• Oatmeal Muffin Batter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 cup uncooked regular oats
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbs baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tbs butter, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Garnish: toasted pecan halves

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring to coat apples.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple mixture; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes. Add pears to skillet, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Spoon hot fruit mixture into a lightly greased 10- inch (8-cup) deep-dish pie plate or shallow 2 quart baking dish. Spoon Oatmeal Muffin Batter evenly over fruit mixture.

Bake at 425° for 20 -25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Garnish, if desired.

Muffin Batter: Combine all the ingredients together.