Green Tomato Cobbler

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups chopped green tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Ice Cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Place butter in an 11×17-inch baking dish; place in oven until butter melts.
3. Remove dish from oven, and set aside In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Pour batter over butter in baking dish (do not stir).
5. In a medium saucepan, bring 3/4 cup sugar, green tomatoes, and lemon juice to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; pour over batter (do not stir).
6. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
7. Sprinkle over green tomato mixture in baking dish.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Serve cobbler warm with ice cream if desired.