Ever have one of those days where plans get thrown out the window and you still have to come up with something for dinner or dessert? That has happened around here enough that cobblers have become my go-to replacement dessert.

We eat our big meal at lunch so oftentimes dinner consists of dessert and the beverage of your choice. Most everyone in the house is happen with these meals and I enjoy baking so it is a win-win situation.

One of the great things about cobblers is that they can be made using most any fruit.  Since we freeze peaches and store the apples, I can whip up a cobbler in no time even during the winter. Another reason to call it a win-win recipe.

Below is a recipe for the apple filling which is quite good.

Apple Filling Ingredients

5 cups apples, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon butter, softened

Combine all ingredients except butter. Pour into buttered 9 inch pan. Dot with butter.

Here is a recipe for a cobbler topping that is very good.

Cobbler Topping Ingredients (covers 9 inch square pan)

1/2 cup flour, sifted

1/2 cup sugar (I like to use a mix of brown and white sugar)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

Combine all topping ingredients. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth. Drop batter over fruit spacing evenly. Don’t worry about covering fruit, the batter will spread a bit while cooking. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Enjoy!