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If you’re on the hunt for a warm and inviting dessert that won’t derail your Weight Watchers goals, this Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Cobbler is a must-try! With just 4 WW points per serving, it offers a delightful balance of sweet pears and tart cranberries, enhanced by a comforting touch of cinnamon. Perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings, this cobbler is both easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. Cooking it in a slow cooker not only frees up your oven for other dishes but also allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Get the recipe here: Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Cobbler
Ingredients in Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Cobbler
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Prepare the Fruit Filling and Make the Cobbler Topping
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Mix up the fruity goodness. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the filling ingredients, including the cranberries and pears. Stir well until the sweetener and cinnamon are evenly distributed, ensuring every bite will be flavorful and delicious. Create a crumbly topping. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Add the butter substitute and use your hands to gently mix it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, providing a perfect base for your cobbler.
Form the Dough
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Bring the topping together. Pour in the milk and gently stir until just combined, forming a soft dough that will sit atop the fruit filling and create a delightful contrast in texture.
Assemble and Cook the Cobble
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Transfer the prepared fruit mixture to a greased slow cooker, using a slotted spoon to remove any excess juice, and spread the cobbler dough evenly over the top, ensuring it covers the fruit filling completely. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours, checking at the three-hour mark to see if the topping is baked through by using a knife or fork to test the underside of the dough. If it’s still wet, continue cooking until the topping is thoroughly baked and the fruit mixture is bubbly. Once done, fluff the cobbler with a fork and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Variations and Substitutions
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Elevate your cobbler with these easy variations and substitutions! For a delightful twist, try combining half peaches and half pears, leaving out the cranberries, using two cans of each fruit type. While the recipe calls for canned pears, fresh, in-season pears work wonderfully too; you’ll need about 5-7 cups, depending on your slow cooker size. If you’re watching your points, use a zero-calorie sweetener, but you can substitute it with granulated sugar at a 1:1 ratio and adjust in the Weight Watchers recipe builder. You can also choose from fat-free milk, oat milk, or any preferred milk for the dough, ensuring it turns out perfectly. Lastly, enhance the flavor by adding spices like nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to suit your taste!
Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Cobbler
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To make the best Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Cobbler, consider fluffing up the topping after baking for a rustic look, though a flatter appearance is also acceptable. If your slow cooker has hot spots, rotate the insert halfway through cooking to avoid burning any part of the filling. Before serving, check the underside of the cobbler topping; it should be baked through and fluffy, with only slight moisture where it touches the fruit, not liquidy or shiny.
Get the recipe here: Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Cobbler
