Unplanned Apple Cobbler

Yesterday afternoon, my husband picked up some fruit: apples, oranges and grapefruit. While putting the groceries away, I took the bag of apples out of the grocery bag and was greeted with stickiness. Yuck.

Upon investigation, we realized that all but one apple in the bag was bruised. Well, you know how it goes, bruised apples rot quickly, so we couldn't just put them in the fruit bowl to be consumed throughout the week. We had to use them up... somehow.

Hence the unplanned Apple Cobbler.

Melt 1 stick of butter. Pour it into a 9x13 baking pan.

Mix together (I use the same bowl that I mixed the apples in)
1 c. Flour
1 c. Sugar
2 t. Baking Powder
1/4 t. Salt
1 t. Cinnamon
1/2 t. Nutmeg
2/3 c. Milk (room temperature is better, but not required)
1 T. Drambouie (liquor, again optional)
1 t. Vanilla
1 Egg
*Pour (or spoon) this mixture over the melted butter).

Mix together:
7 apples, peeled and sliced (to your desired thickness)
1 c. Sugar
1 t. Cinnamon (I like Cinnamon)
1 t. Nutmeg (I like Nutmeg so I always add a little more)
1 t. Vanilla
1 T. Drambouie (liquor, and yes, it's optional)

*Gently spoon this mixture over the batter and butter. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until top is golden brown. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before eating.

You can do this recipe with any fruit/berry mixture. Just use about 56 oz. of fruit. Seriously, it's not a problem if you use a little more or a little less fruit. As I always say, have fun with it and enjoy the "fruits" of your labors and experiments! 

This was dessert after a dinner of Swiss Mac and Cheese, Seasoned Turnip Greens and sauteed Mushrooms and Onion.  Absolutely delicious meal from start to finish. 

Oh, you want to know about the Swiss Mac and Cheese? Check out my next post. Happy cooking!