Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2-3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 1/2 cups sliced peeled apples
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. For easier cleanup, spray a 2-quart dish with non-stick cooking spray.

3. In a large saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon.

4. Slowly add water, stirring constantly.

5. While continuing to stir, bring to a boil.

6. Add lemon juice, butter and apples.

7. Cook 2 minutes.

8. To prepare the biscuit crust, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a mixing bowl.

9. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

10. Combine the milk and egg, add to dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until it forms a soft dough.

11. Turn onto floured board and knead 7 times.

12. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out biscuits with a 2-inch cutter.

13. Pour the cooked apple mixture into prepared dish, top with biscuits and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

14. Serve hot.