Easy Pear Cobbler

2 to 2  1/2 cups sliced fresh pears (I used 3 pears and it worked well)

1 cup sugar divided

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk

1 egg

Mix pears with 1/2 cup sugar and let stand. Put butter in 2 quart casserole and place in 325 degree oven until melted. Combine all dry ingredients, including the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well. Whisk together the milk and egg; slowly combine with dry ingredients to make a batter. Pour over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon pears over the batter. Do not stir. Bake at 325  for 50-60 minutes, or until nicely browned and pears are tender.

Serve hot or cold with ice cream or whipped cream.