Apple and Dried Cherry Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits

Yield: 10 Servings
Categories:
FILLING
6lgIda red apples peeled; cored and sliced
1/2cLight brown sugar; (up to 3/4)
3tbFlour
1tsCinnamon
1/4tsGround cloves
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2cDried cherries
2tbFresh squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2tsGrated lemon peel
3tbUnsalted butter; cut into bits
BISCUIT TOPPING
2cFlour
1tbSugar
2 1/2tsBaking powder
1/2tsBaking soda
1/2tsSalt
4tbCold unsalted butter; cut into bits
2tbCold vegetable shortening; cut into bits
1cHeavy cream; plus 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon sugar; for sprinkling
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