Peach-apricot cobbler ******

 
                        Peach-Apricot Cobbler ******
 
 Recipe By     : TOH
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :30:00
 Categories    : Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  Cup           sugar
    2      Tablespoons   cornstarch
    1      Can (Large)   sliced peaches -- drain-reserve juice
    1      Can           apricot halves -- drain-reserve juice
    1      Tablespoon    margarine
      1/2  Teaspoon      cinnamon
      1/4  Teaspoon      nutmeg
 					
                         *******TOPPING********
      1/2  cup           all-purpose flour
      1/2  cup           sugar
      3/4  teaspoon      baking powder
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
    2      tablespoons   margarine -- softened
    1      large         egg
 					
                         *******GARNISH*********
    1      cup           heavy cream
    2      tablespoons   honey -- at room temperature
      1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
 
  Preheat oven to 400* F.
 In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch. Stir in 1/2 cup
 each of reserved peach and apricot juices. Cook over medium heat,
 stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, 2 minutes. Remove
 from heat.   Stir in butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add peaches and
 apricots. Spoon fruit mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
 
 To prepare topping:   mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt
 butter and egg.  Spoon topping over fruit mixture.
 
 Bake cobbler until topping is lightly golden, 30 minutes. Reansfer
 casserole to a wire rack to cool slightly.
 
 To prepare garnish:   beat together cream, honey, and cinnamon at medium
 speed until soft peaks form.
 
 Serve cobbler warm, topped with spiced whipped cream.
 
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