Pear and Apple Shortcakes

Health score
3%
Pear and Apple Shortcakes
75 min.
8
610kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Pear and Apple Shortcakes, a luscious dessert that combines the refreshing sweetness of ripe pears and tart Granny Smith apples. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these shortcakes are as appealing as they are delicious. With a warm fruit filling nestled between fluffy, biscuit-like layers, each bite is a harmony of textures and flavors that will surely impress your guests.

The warm, spiced fruit mixture is elevated with a touch of apricot preserves, adding a subtle sweetness and an enticing glaze. To complement this aromatic medley, we've crafted tender biscuits infused with buttermilk and sour cream, creating a soft, moist base ideal for cradling the candied fruit. Once baked to a delicate golden hue, these shortcakes are finished off with a generous dollop of whipped cream mixed with confectioners’ sugar, ensuring that every mouthful is a creamy, dreamy experience.

Ready in just 75 minutes, this recipe serves 8 and packs a delightful balance of flavor and texture that will bring comfort and joy to your dessert table. Dive into this charming creation, and let the comforting aroma of cinnamon and the sweetness of fruit envelop your kitchen, serving as a perfect companion to warm family gatherings or festive celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves warmed
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup confectioners' sugar 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  •  granny smith 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  •  firm-ripe pears (such as Bosc)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.3 cup sugar plus more for sprinkling on biscuits
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into pieces
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Peel, core and cut pears and apples into chunks. In a large bowl, toss fruit with preserves, brown sugar, lemon juice, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 2 Tbsp. water.
  2. Spread mixture in a 13" x 9" baking dish and bake, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft but still holds its shape, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  4. Raise oven temperature to 425F. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, remaining cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  5. Mix sour cream and buttermilk and add to dry ingredients. Stir until a soft, sticky dough forms. Shape dough into 8 2-inch-thick disks and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  6. Sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake 12 to 15 minutes on two parchment-lined baking sheets, until pale golden.
  8. Remove from oven, transfer to cooling rack and cool.
  9. In a large bowl, whisk cream until it holds soft peaks; whisk in confectioners' sugar.
  10. Split cooled biscuits. Spoon some fruit onto bottom half, top with a large dollop of cream and top half of biscuit. Top biscuits with more whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories610kcal
Protein4.38%
Fat48.94%
Carbs46.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.09
Glycemic Load
25.7
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.511304337045%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.45mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin
7.69mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.24mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:609.83kcal
30.49%
Fat:34.17g
52.57%
Saturated Fat:20.33g
127.07%
Carbohydrates:73.34g
24.45%
Net Carbohydrates:68.5g
24.91%
Sugar:36.01g
40.01%
Cholesterol:95.8mg
31.93%
Sodium:424.16mg
18.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.88g
13.75%
Vitamin A:1262.27IU
25.25%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.31%
Selenium:15.6µg
22.29%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.46%
Calcium:200.26mg
20.03%
Fiber:4.84g
19.35%
Folate:74.71µg
18.68%
Phosphorus:179.94mg
17.99%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.93%
Iron:2.29mg
12.74%
Vitamin B3:2.36mg
11.8%
Vitamin C:9.23mg
11.19%
Potassium:332.22mg
9.49%
Vitamin D:1.22µg
8.11%
Copper:0.16mg
8.09%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.89%
Vitamin K:7.71µg
7.35%
Magnesium:26.21mg
6.55%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.41%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.32%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.24%
Source:My Recipes