Apple Pie Shortcakes

Instructions

1. To make the biscuits, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles course crumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Gently bring the mixture together with a fork, cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. To make the filling, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice and add to a skillet or cast iron pan with the butter. Saute on low to medium heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have begun to soften. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and salt and continue cooking just until the sugar dissolves. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
3. Pat the dough out on a floured surface until it's about 3/4" thick. Use a 3" round cutter to form the biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make the cuts close together so that you'll only have to re-roll the scraps one time to avoid over-working the dough. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until the biscuits are a light golden brown. Whip the heavy cream and sugar together until thickened. Slice each biscuit in half, top with a spoonful of the apple mixture and a dollop of the whipped cream. Serve warm.