Strawberry-Apple Cobbler for a Crowd

Submitted by Mrs. Dougie

"This is a nice accompaniment to Sunday brunch and a super dish for dessert, served with or without ice cream. It makes for a nice snack with friends over a cup of coffee. And, it's even a fun, unexpected dish to prepare while out camping... for the more adventurous!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• FRUIT MIXTURE

• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 cups apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 lbs strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice

• TOPPING

• 2 cups flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, chilled
• 1 1⁄3 cups buttermilk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. FRUIT MIXTURE: Combine sugar, flour, lemon rind, and cinnamon. Stir in apples, strawberries, and lemon juice.
3. Spread evenly in 13x9-inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. TOPPING: Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
6. With fork, stir in buttermilk until soft dough forms.
7. Drop by spoonfuls onto fruit mixture.
8. Return to oven. Bake 35 to 40 minutes more, until top is golden.