In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt.
Cut the chilled butter into small cubes. Using a pastry blender cut the butter into the flour mixture until it forms large, course crumbs.
Gradually add the cream and mix just until the dough comes together. Do Not overmix!
The dough should be slightly sticky and large globs.
Pour the apples into the baking dish or divide equally in individual baking dishes.
Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons over the apples.
Leave in clumps, do not smooth out.
Place the baking dish on cookie sheet or foil, to catch juices that tend to bubble out.
Bake in 350º F oven for 50-60 minutes. The cobbler topping should be nicely browned and the fruit bubbling.
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.