HOMEMADE APPLE COBBLER RECIPE

1-1/2 sticks PLUS 2 TBS butter, chilled
1 TBS vanilla extract
3/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups homemade whipped cream

PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Put the apples in the prepared baking dish. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, brandy, 2 TBS butter, the vanilla and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil, whisking. Lower the heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes; pour over the apples.

In a food processor, combine the flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and the cinnamon. Cut the remaining 1-1/2 sticks of butter into 1/2 inch pieces; add to the flour mixture and pulse until coarse crumbs form; stir in nuts.

Scatter the topping over the apples and bake until golden brown, approximately 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.