Mom's Apple Cobbler

Serves 8

This is an excellent dessert recipe that came from my mother. You must try it. It is not a traditional cobbler because the dough is more like a cake batter than a biscuit, but it seemed the most appropriate classification. You can use any baking apples you like, but I would definitely mix in some Granny Smith for tartness and texture. Apple cobbler is equally appropriate for a family dessert or a potluck event.

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced tart baking apples, such as Granny Smith (see notes below)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup dark brown sugar (see notes below)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, preferably unsalted, room temperature
• 1/2 cup milk, room temperature (can use reduced fat)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine apple slices, granulated sugar and water. Place in bottom of a buttered 9-inch square baking dish. Cream together the brown sugar and butter; add milk, flour and vanilla. Mix well; fold in nuts. Pour over apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or room temperature, with cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes: This can be made in an 8-inch square baking dish. Reduce apples to 5 cups. Generally, 4 large or 6 medium apples will make 6 cups sliced. However, I buy extra just in case I need more. I always have dark brown sugar in my pantry because that is what I use in most recipes. You can use light brown sugar if that is what you have on hand or prefer.