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Mike Harcourt's Cobbler
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
This wonderful recipe comes from the former British Columbia premier's family. They served it with Spys, Ida Reds, Macs and Courtlands or with a mixture of fruit, e.g. apples and plums.
Ingredients:
6 cups sliced peeled apples
1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
Directions:
1. For apple filling, combine apples, sugar, 3 Tbsp.
2. water and lemon juice; bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat.
4. Cover; simmer 3-5 minutes or until apples are just tender but still hold shape.
5. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 Tbsp.
6. water; stir into apple mixture.
7. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute or until thickened.
8. Pour filling into greased 8-inch square baking dish.
9. Set aside.
10. Topping: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
11. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
12. Beat together egg and milk; stir into flour mixture until moistened.
13. Drop batter into 6 mounds on top of hot filling Bake in preheated 400 F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden.
By RecipeOfHealth.com