3 pear shortcakes with warm Recipes

firm-ripe pears (such as bosc), granny smith or other tart apples, apricot preserves, warmed, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, all-purpose flour, sugar, plus more for sprinkling on biscuits, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chilled unsalted butter , cut into pieces, sour cream, buttermilk, whipping cream, sugar

all purpose flour, cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, buttermilk, egg, beaten to blend, firm but ripe bosc pears, peeled, cored , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, whipping cream, golden brown sugar, poire williams (clear pear brandy) or brandy