Southern Apple Cobbler

Ingredients

• 4 pounds tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
• 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel (fresh lemon zest is ok)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
• 5 tablespoons solid shortening
• 3/4 cup milk