Old-fashioned Apple Cobbler

I really miss the falls in the US. It used to be my favourite season. With the nature looking its prettiest in fall colors and the aroma of the seasonal harvest filling the air , we used to go apple-picking. I used to make everything imaginable with apples. This is one of my favorites. 

Difficulty level : Easy
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time:  40-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or other good baking apple), peeled and cut into chunks ¼ inch thick
• 1 cup water or apple juice
• 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the batter:

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 5 Tablespoons butter , melted
• ground cinnamon for topping

Directions: 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan lightly with cooking spray.
• Stir together brown sugar, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a saucepan. Stir in apples. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan.
• In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter, just until combined.
• Pour the mixture over the apples in the pan. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
• Bake for about 38-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
• Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
• Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
  
  
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Make Ahead:

You could prepare the apple filling and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.

You can also freeze the baked cobbler for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before serving.