Mixed Fruit Cobbler

Filling:

3 cups pears, peeled and sliced

1 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced

1 banana, peeled and sliced

Juice of 1/2 lemon

3/4 c sugar

2 TBS flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 c water

1 TBS butter, softened

Topping:

1/2 c flour, sifted

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 TBS butter, softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

If you can find them use cooking pears. If they are not available, use very firm pears.

In a medium bowl, combine fruit with lemon juice to help prevent oxidation. In a small bowl combine well the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the fruit and add the vanilla and water. Mix well and then turn into a lightly buttered 9-inch square pan. Dot the fruit mixture with the tablespoon of softened butter.

Combine all topping ingredients. Beat with wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Drop batter in 9 portions, over the fruit, spacing evenly. Batter will spread during baking. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375° or until pears and apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.

Serves 6 to 8.