Macaroon Apple Cobbler

  • 4 cups thinly sliced tart apples
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Place the apples in an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Top with coconut and pecans; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture until blended. Carefully spread over apples. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm. 6-8 servings.