Apple Cobbler with Dropped Cheddar Biscuit Topping

==Ingredients==
* 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 10 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
* 3 cups flour
* 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Sugar
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
* 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 1 cup buttermilk
==Directions==
* Preheat oven to 375°. 
* In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, lemon peel and cinnamon.
* In a 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. 
* Add half the apples; cook, stirring, 5 minutes, until tender. 
* Gently stir into sugar mixture. 
* Repeat the process with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and apples. 
* Transfer filling to a 13" x 9" baking dish; cover and keep warm.
* In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt. 
* With a pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 
* Stir in cheese and buttermilk. 
* Turn dough onto a work surface (dough will be crumbly). 
* Knead until dough is smooth and holds together.
* Drop dough by walnut-size pieces over apple mixture to cover; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. 
* Bake until filling is hot and bubbling and biscuits are golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Granny Smith apple Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes
Category:Light brown sugar Recipes
Category:Cobbler Recipes