Anna's Eats

I had the urge to bake something tonight since I’ve been away for the past few days and AWAY from the KITCHEN! I knew I wanted a TREAT, but I wanted it to be a  little healthy too. So I made one of my favorites- Apple Cobbler (my version)!

From Start to Finish:

I like to use a variety of apples. All the flavors from the different apples really makes it more tasty. This time I used Gala, Braeburn and Granny Smith apples.

Peel the apples and cut them into small chunks. I use about 6 large apples. Sprinkle as much or little CINNAMON on them as you like. If you want to add in some sugar now’s the time to do it. I usually don’t add any sugar as the apples are sweet enough for me!

Pour half the apples into a ungreased glass baking dish and top it with some raisins. (There really are no precise measurements here!) Cranberries are also a good option. It makes for a good dessert at Thanksgiving time

Pour in the remaining apples and top with some more raisins.

Next comes the best part since this is supposed to be somewhat of a TREAT! The Crumb Topping:

1/3 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup flour

I usually follow these measurments. You can always use 1/2 the amount of sugar though and it still comes out pretty good. I have added cinnamon to the CRUMB TOPPING and used 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 white flour too.

First mix the butter and sugar together until it gets smooth and creamy. Then add in the flour. Don’t be afraid to use your hands. It’s really the only way to form the crumbs so they stick together.

Break the crumbs into chunks and place on top of the apples.

Bake at 385 for about 25 minutes. If you like your apples to be really soft bake for an extra 5-10 minutes. You may need to cover the dish with foil though if you see the crumbs getting too browned. Burnt crumbs are CRUMMY

Going into the oven:

I made two batches- one for me and the other to bring to John tomorrow!

And the FINISHED product…

I have to admit I do eat this Apple Cobbler for breakfast sometimes!! But it’s also good topped with cool whip or ice cream for dessert.

ALLERGY NOTE: Have you ever read the ingredients for a store bought apple pie, cobbler or crisp? I have and that’s why I prefer to make my own. Store bought pies, crisps and cobbler often have cocoa powder, butter and milk in them. In my crumb topping I use margarine or a butter substitiute. If I go to a bakery I always ask before buying anything if there’s cocoa powder or dairy products in the mix. Sometimes I can tolerate a little milk or butter in a recipe if it’s cooked, but I prefer not to eat it since it makes me sick.