Applescotch Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3 cups chopped tart apples
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 2 cups cold water and cook in saucepan until bubbly over medium heat.

3. 3

   Cook 2 minutes more after bubbly.

4. 4

   Remove from heat; add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.

5. 5

   Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Combine flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

7. 7

   Cut in shortening; stir in chopped apple.

8. 8

   Stir in milk and remaining vanilla.

9. 9

   Drop by teaspoonfuls over syrup in baking dish.

10. 10

    Combine the 1 tablespoon granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over dough mixture.

11. 11

    Dot with remaining butter or margarine.

12. 12

    Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, if desired.