apple cobbler

4 large apple(s), tart, 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup(s) orange juice, unsweetened
2/3 cup(s) sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 cup(s) flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup(s) margarine, stick
1/2 cup(s) milk, fat-free
2 teaspoon sugar

1. Combine apple slices and orange juice in a large bowl; add 1/3 cup sugar and next 3 ingredients, stirring well. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7- x 11/2-inch baking dish; set aside.

2. Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk; stir with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.

3. Drop batter by 8 large spoonfuls over apple mixture; sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar over cobbler. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.



Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEWMEW3.