Description
This classic Apple Cobbler recipe features a warm, bubbling apple filling with a tender, golden biscuit topping. Made with tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp apples and seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s the perfect comforting dessert for fall or any time of the year. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square or similar baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss everything together until the apples are fully coated and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Filling: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to form the base layer of your cobbler.
- Prepare the Topping Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, indicating the butter is evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients to the Topping: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
- Top the Apple Filling: Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. If desired, sprinkle the top with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar to add a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cobbler cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.
- Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg