Apples and Jack Daniels. Yeehaw!

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 on Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Did some more apple pickin' today. I know, I know. I get carried away with apples and apple recipes, but there are so danged many of them on the trees in my backyard. And I hate to see them go to waste. We don't eat them once they hit the ground. Those are strictly 'groundhog' apples. And he absolutely loves them! We've walked outside many times and watched that fat, furry critter gobble up ten or more in one feeding frenzy.

I only picked a few today. I had this new recipe that I conjured up and was itchin' to try it. I think I will call it:


Jack Daniels Walnut Apple Cobbler
  • 8-10 fresh sliced June Apples with the peel
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 heaping tablespoons of bourbon - we prefer Jack Daniels

Now keep in mind I'm using small June Apples. You can also use a medium
cooking apple from your local grocer, but be sure to cut the quantity.




Combine apples, water, and butter is a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Mash slightly if pieces are large. Add brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and Jack Daniels. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.




  • 1 cup self-rising flour or Bisquick
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk

Combine these three ingredients in large bowl and set aside as well.
Melt 1/3 cup butter in your 9" round cobbler dish or 8" x 8" square pyrex. Add the apple mixture. Pour the batter on top. Do not stir. Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.




Optional: You can sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on the cobbler while it is still piping hot. This will crystallize as the sugar melts.




Serve with your favorite ice cream. Our choice today was French Vanilla. Ah! So delish!