Apple Cobbler

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel the apples, then slice them into wedges about 1/4-inch thick, discarding the cores.

Place the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over them and toss to coat.

To the apples, add the brown sugar, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, and a pinch of salt.

Mix thoroughly until all the apple slices are evenly coated in the spice mixture.

Transfer the apple filling to a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes to soften.

While the apples are baking, prepare the topping. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, the egg, and the melted butter to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a thick, cohesive batter forms.

Remove the partially baked apples from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Dollop the topping batter over the hot apples and gently spread it to cover the surface.

Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.