Pear and Blackberry Sponge

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 sponge

• 3 -4 pears (can also use apples when pears not in season)
• 1 pint blackberry (or 1 pack of frozen blackberries)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup oil
• 2 eggs

Directions:

1. Grease the container and fill with pears (cut into slices) and blackberries.
2. Add cinnamon, sugar and lemon juice.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oil and eggs until consistent.
4. Pour over the fruit and bake for 45 minutes- 1 hour at 180 degrees C.

Reviews

[katew]

I made this with strawberries and pears and it was a big success. It was easy to do and sweet enough to serve alone - we all loved it.

[ladybug77575]

I was given 3 lovely red Bartlett pears and was looking for a fast easy recipe. This one fit the bill. I just happened to have a bag of frozen blackberries in the freezer. I have a sweet tooth so next time I will sprinkle 4 teaspoons of sugar on the fruit. The topping was just right. It was similar to a cobbler and was fast and easy. I did not top it with ice cream, but I am sure it would make a nice presentation in custard dishes for company.