Cookbook:Apple Cobbler

Apple Cobbler
Category	Dessert recipes
Servings	8
Time	prep: 15 minutes baking: 20 minutes
Difficulty

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Apple Cobbler is a dessert made up of a baked apple filling and a simple topping. It is similar to Apple Crisp, which has a crunchy topping made with oatmeal.

Ingredients

Filling

• 6 cups sliced, peeled and cored baking apples
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 6 Tbl. water (divided into 4 and 2)
• 1 Tbl. cornstarch

Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbl. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk

Procedure

Filling

1. Stir together apples, 2/3 cup sugar and 4 Tbl. water in a large sauce-pan. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
2. Add 2 Tbl. water and 1 Tbl. cornstarch. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.

Topping

1. In a medium bowl stir together flour, 2 Tbl. sugar, and baking powder.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles large crumbs. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl stir together the egg and milk. Add to flour mixture, just to moisten.

Assembly

1. Transfer filling to 2-quart square baking dish.
2. Using a large spoon, drop topping into small mounds on top of the filling.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 400 °F oven (205 °C).

Notes, tips, and variations

• Cobblers can be made with peaches, pears, nectarines, apricots, and various types of berries.