Apple Gingerbread Cobbler   
Posted by: Jerseygirl Wed 1 Feb 2006 6:06 am
 

Ingredients:
4 cups slice apples
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
 

Direction:
Combine apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and water in large saucepan; mix well. Cook, uncovered, until apples are just tender; do not overcook. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg together. Beat sugar, egg, buttermilk, molasses and oil in large mixer bowl until blended. Add flour mixture; beat until smooth. Blend cornstarch with a small amount of water in a cup. Pour into apple mixture; mix well. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle flour mixture over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. May serve with ice cream. Makes 6 servings.