Autumn Cobbler

7 to 8 baking apples; peeled, cored and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup flour plus 1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine the apples, honey, brown sugar and ¼ cup flour. Toss together. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and place the dish in the oven while topping is prepared. In a medium bowl, combine the cup of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Scatter butter over the flour mixture and drizzle in the oil. Use two knives or a pastry cutter to mix the ingredients. Add the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir just until blended. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the hot fruit. Return to the oven and bake until the topping is golden and the fruit juices have thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
- Submitted by Christina Abuelo