Caramel Apple Cobbler

If you love apples and caramel, you should love this. Recipe is from Rachael Ray.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, chilled
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
• 1  tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans, toasted
• 2  cups  whipped cream, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.
2. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add the apples.
3. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brandy, 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, whisking.
4. Lower the heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes; pour over the apples.
5. In a food processor, combine the flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cinnamon.
6. Cut the remaining 1 1/2 sticks butter into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the flour mixture and pulse until coarse crumbs form; stir in the nuts.
7. Scatter the topping over the apples and bake until golden, 1 hour.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes.
9. Serve with the whipped cream.