You may have noticed, I like to make my desserts or cakes into individual servings. Instead of making a big cake, I would make 12 minis. The main advantage, especially for baking, is that you can control your baking time and temperature much better. You would need less time, and your goodies would be baked more evenly. There is also more room to play around with your toppings and decorations! This cobbler is another mini version. Top it up with ice cream or a vanilla sauce like Creme Anglaise…..A great dessert on a cold day ! 

Makes about 8 servings

For the pear fillings

• 400 g Bartlett or Anjou pear chunks (washed, peeled cored and cut)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1. Coat pear chunks with lemon juice and zest
2. Mix with brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter

For the topping

• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1. Mix oats, flour, sugar and cinnamon
2. Add melted butter, mix until blended

To make the cobbler

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
2. Spoon pear fillings into ramekins, add topping
3. Bake on a tray for about 25 minutes, serve warm
4. Top with ice cream or a vanilla sauce like Creme Anglaise