Macaroon Apple Cobbler

Name: Macaroon Apple Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Especially when I'm just serving a dessert, I like to prepare this. I'll usually make it with fresh apples, but I've also sometimes used home-canned ones. —Phyllis Hinck, Lake City, Minnesota

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Place the apples in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Top with coconut and pecans; set aside.
To make topping, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended.
Drop small spoonfuls over apples. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until top is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm.