Apple cobbler with cinnamon and vanilla, along with a cake-like batter topping

Ingredients:

• Apple Filling:

• 5 cups tart apples, peeled, sliced

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 tablespoon butter, softened

• Topping:

• 1/2 cup flour, sifted

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

• 1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation:

In a medium bowl, combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and water. Turn into a lightly buttered 9-inch square pan. Dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter.

Combine all topping ingredients. Beat with wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Drop batter in 9 portions, over the apples, spacing evenly. Batter will spread during baking. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375° or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.
Serves 6 to 8.

This cobbler had a wonderful taste. I uses granny smith apples. I thought the filling turned out great but the topping could have been better. I would like to try a recipe that has more of a crispy/crumbly topping. My husband agrees.