Resource for Option #6
COBBLER RECIPE
1 can (1 lb. 5 oz.) apple, cherry, peach or blueberry pie filling
1/2 t. vanilla or almond extract
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. oat bran, All Bran, wheat germ, or whole wheat flour (extra fiber ingredient)
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3 T. shortening
1/2 c. milk
2 T. toasted slivered blanched almonds (optional)
Pre-heat oven to 400EF.
Combine pie filling and almond extract in ungreased 1 and 1/2 quart casserole.
Measure flour, extra fiber ingredient, sugar, baking powder, and salt into bowl.
Add shortening. Cut through 6 times.
Add milk.
Stir in almonds; mix until dough forms a ball.
Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto pie filling.
Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Cooking Option: Use a microwave safe baking dish. Cook in microwave on HIGH for 10
minutes, rotating after 5 minutes. Place in a 425EF oven for 5 minutes to brown.
VARIATION: Have each group of students use a different kind of extra fiber ingredient and a
different kind of pie filling. Compare.
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