French Apple Cobbler

Filling:
6 cups peeled sliced apples
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp butter

Batter Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp soft butter
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup flour


PRE-HEAT oven to 375F.

Filling
Put sliced apples in large bowl and sprinkle the vanilla over the apples. Turn/toss apples so the vanilla gets mixed in a bit.
In a medium bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt.  Add to apples and stir to coat.

Place filling into a 9″ x 9″ baking pan, and spread evenly. Dot with the 1 Tbsp. butter.

Batter Topping
In a medium bowl, beat (with wooden spoon) sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, and butter together.
Mix in flour.
Drop in 9 portions onto the fruit, spacing evenly. It will spread during baking.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until fruit is fork-tender and crust is golden brown.