Butterscotch Apple Pecan Cobbler

By cecelia26_

Butterscotch morsels are a happy surprise in this made-from-scratch apple cobbler. They add a sweet, gooey counterpoint to the fresh tart apples.

Ingredients

• Fruit filling:
• 1(12-ounce) package1 (12-ounce) package Nestle Toll House butterscotch-flavored morsels (2 cups)
• 1cup1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4cup1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 1/2pounds2 1/2 pounds tart apples, peeled and diced
• Topping:
• 1/2cup1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4cup1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 4tablespoons4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
• 1cup1 cup pecans, chopped
• 3/4cup3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Fruit Filling:
In a small bowl, combine butterscotch morsels, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; set aside.

Place apples in a 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle morsel mixture over the apples. Bake 20 minutes.

Topping:
Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives till mixture is crumbly. Stir in pecans and oats. Sprinkle over apple mixture.

Bake 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.