Apple Gingerbread Cobbler
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
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.
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