Cookbook:Apple Cobbler

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Apple Cobbler is a dessert made up of a baked apple filling and a simple biscuit-like topping. It is similar to apple crisp, which instead has a crunchy topping often made with oatmeal.

Filling

 * 6 cups sliced, peeled, and cored baking apples
 * ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
 * 6 Tbsp water (divided into 4 and 2)
 * 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Topping

 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
 * 1 ½ tsp baking powder
 * ¼ cup butter
 * 1 egg
 * ¼ cup milk

Filling

 * 1) Stir together apples, ⅔ cup sugar and 4 Tbsp water in a large saucepan. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
 * 2) Add 2 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp cornstarch. Cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly.

Topping

 * 1) In a medium bowl stir together flour, 2 Tbsp 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 (205 °C) oven.

Notes, tips, and variations

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