Apple Almond Skillet Cobbler

[Beth]

Ingredients:

1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1 Tbsp. margarine
6 apples, peeled cored and sliced into 8 wedges each
1/3 cup toasted almond slivers
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 tsp. sugar

Instructions:

Combine 1/4 cup sugar and the 1 tablespoon of margarine in a heavy 10 inch skillet (cast iron) over medium heat and stir until golden, about 5 minutes.

Combine apples, almonds, cornstarch, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest.

Layer apple mixture in skillet over the golden sugar, then top with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Combine flour, baking powder, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and remaining teaspoon of lemon zest.

Combine the 3 tablespoons of melted margarine with the vinegar and add to the flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Shape into a ball and place between sheets of plastic wrap and roll into a 10 1/2 inch circle. Remove top sheet of plastic then invert the dough onto the apple mixture, removing other sheet of plastic as you go, being careful not to let plastic touch hot skillet.

Cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape.

Bake at 375*F for 45 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.

Servings: 8

Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 241
Fat 9 g, Cholesterol - mg,
Sodium 98 mg