Cream together the butter and the sugar in your mixer until light and fluffy.
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Turn mixer down to low and add the flour, baking powder, salt, and evaporated milk. Turn mixer up to medium and mix until well combined. Spread the batter over the fruit with a spoon.
1 cup all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup fat free evaporated milk
To make the sugar topping, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Sprinkle sugar mixture over the batter on the fruit.
Canned pears and peaches are perfect for this recipe, as we'll also be using the juices from the cans. If you prefer to use fresh fruit, use about 4 cups of fresh peaches and pairs and substitute 1 cup of water for the canned juices.
I have made this cobbler with both brown sugar and regular granulated sugar, and both ways are great! Brown sugar imparts a subtle caramel-molasses flavor. Use what you prefer.