Sweet Thing- Apple Cobbler Swirl

On a snowy evening, whats better than some warm apple cobbler and a scoop of vanilla ice cream?? I can't think of anything more comforting. Give this twist on an old classic a try, it will warm you heart and soul.

Apple Cobbler Swirl

Apple Filling

• 2 C Gala Apples; chopped
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp Angustora bitters*

1. Combine in a medium mixing bowl, make sure all the apple pieces are completely coated.
2. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator.

* Optional

Simple Syrup

• 1 ½ C water
• 1 ½ C granulated sugar

Bring water and sugar to a simmer in small sauce pan until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.

Pastry

• 1 ½ C Flour; sifted
• ½ C Shortening
• 1/3 C Low Fat Milk
• Zest of 1 lemon

1. ½ C (1 stick) butter melted in 8”round cake pan
2. Combine all pastry ingredients in large mixing bowl, attached dough hook to electric or stand mixer, knead until the mixtures comes away from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
3. Turn out onto floured surface, and roll pastry until it is about ½ inch in thickness.
4. Sprinkle the pastry with the Apple Filling, making sure the entire surface is evenly covered.
5. Wrap the pastry into a roll to form the swirl pattern like a jelly roll, cut into 2 inch think slices, and place the slices into 8” round cake pan with melted butter.
6. Pour simple syrup over the apple swirl.
7. Bake for 50-60 mins, until the liquid absorbed and apple swirl cobbler is bubbling.

Happy Eating!!!