Apple Cobbler A La Mode

By Hapemom

Although this recipe calls for walnuts, I usually skip them. But - delicious either way. This is from my Southern Living Five-Star Recipe Collection from the early 1990's. I guess that means I've been making it for two decades! Mmmmmmmm.

Ingredients

• APPLE LAYER:
• 6 c. peeled, sliced cooking apples
• 1 c. chopped walnuts *OPTIONAL*
• 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• COBBLER LAYER:
• 1 c. flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. ground ginger
• 1/2 c. half-and-half
• 1/2 c. butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts *FOR TOPPING*

Preparation

Step 1

Place sliced apple, chopped walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Spread apple mixture in a greasted 11x7 baking dish. Set aside.

Combine flour, 1 c. sugar, baking powder, salt and ginger in a large bowl. Stir well. Combine half-and-half, melted butter and egg; stir well. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Pour batter over apple mixture; sprinking with remaining 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional).

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until lightly browned. To serve, spoon warm cobbler into individual serving bowls. Top each serving wtih a scoop of vanilla ice cream.