Caramel Apple Cobbler

Ingredients

• 8 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 cups whipped cream, for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. 2

   Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add the apples.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brandy, 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, whisking.

4. 4

   Lower the heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes; pour over the apples.

5. 5

   In a food processor, combine the flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cinnamon.

6. 6

   Cut the remaining 1 1/2 sticks butter into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the flour mixture and pulse until coarse crumbs form; stir in the nuts.

7. 7

   Scatter the topping over the apples and bake until golden, 1 hour.

8. 8

   Let cool for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve with the whipped cream.