 Grandma's Apricot Cobbler Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes 1 Jar (26 oz.) apricot halves 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Drain apricots reserving 1 3/4 cups syrup (if necessary, add water to measure 1 3/4 cups). Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and nutmeg in medium saucepan. Add reserved syrup and orange juice; stir to dissolve cornstarch. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and translucent. Stir in vanilla. Place fruit in 11x7-inch baking dish. Pour syrup mixture over fruit. Combine remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in butter, milk and egg. Spoon batter over fruit. Place dish on baking sheet. Bake in preheated, 375 degrees F. oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Makes 8 servings |
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