AUTUMN HARVEST COBBLER

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Saying goodbye to summer peach crisp doesn't have to be sorrowful when there's a delicious fall cobbler waiting to comfort you. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups cold water, divided
6 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
TOPPING:
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and 1-3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Stir in the apples, raisins, apricots and lemon juice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl combine biscuit mix and milk just until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and lemon zest., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.