Recipe: Apple Cobbler

APPLE COBBLER

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar, divided use
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
8 cups thinly sliced peeled baking apples
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

FOR THE TOPPING:
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.

In another bowl, lightly beat eggs and vanilla; add to crumb mixture. With a fork, gently mix in 3 to 4 tablespoons milk to moisten. Stir until dough forms a ball. Press half of the dough into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Chill the remaining dough.

Toss apples with tapioca, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 3/4 cup sugar; place over dough in pan. Set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to fit top of pan. Place over apples. Brush with milk. Combine 3/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle on top.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until apples are tender and crust golden.

Makes 12-16 servings
Source: Taste of Home magazine