German Apple Cobbler

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and have ready a 9 x 13-inch casserole or bake pan.

Step 2

Core and peel apples and chop into inch chunks. Toss well with remaining filling ingredients and place in the casserole.

Step 3

Place flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl and toss well with a fork. Use the fork or a pastry blender to mix in the butter until only small pieces of the butter remain. Beat the egg in a small bowl and mix into the other ingredients using the fork to distribute well.

Step 4

Spoon topping evenly over the filling and bake for about 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling bubbles up around the edges.

Step 5

Let stand until cooled to warm room temperature before serving.

Step 6

Use Granny Smith apples in the cobbler if you want the pieces to remain separate and distinct; use Macintosh or Gala if you want them a bit softer. Or make a combination of different types of apple for the most interesting flavor.

Step 7

The topping may be made in a food processor by pulsing all ingredients except the egg until the butter is in small pieces, then quickly pulse in the egg.

Step 8

The cobbler instructions and topping may be used with any fruit you prefer – peaches or pears are especially good in this.