Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Cobbler

Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Cobbler 4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground cloves 2 tablespoons cold butter TOPPING: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3 tablespoons 2% milk 1 large egg Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugars, flour, cinnamon and cloves. Add apples and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Dot with butter. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls over apple mixture. Bake until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired