Apple cobbler goes by several names and is one of the best apple desserts… It’s fast and easy, with simple ingredients! This is the perfect fall dessert that encapsulates the spirit of the season.
Apple Cobbler
Apple cobbler transports you into the fall season using apples that are crisp and tangy sweet. The beauty of this easy apple cobbler recipe lies in its flavor and simplicity – a true comfort food. Weather you call it apple crisp, apple crumble or apple cobbler… You will love this recipe!
The main difference between apple cobbler and apple crisp is the style of crisp topping. This delectable apple cobbler has a true cobbler topping that differs from the crumble topping of apple crisp.
We use fresh apples (granny smith apples) in our apple cobbler recipe, but my mother in law uses cooked apple pie filling. I prefer the fresher and a bit more “al’ dente” apples! They hold they’re shape and taste fresher. Do what you prefer, or what you have on hand!
Best Apples for Apple Cobbler Recipe
- Granny Smith (My favorite for their tart flavor.)
- Pink Lady – Sweet and tart
- Golden Delicious Apples – Sweet and Tart
- Honey Crisp – Great Flavor!
- Gala Apples
- Fuji Apples
Apple Cobbler Recipe Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 8 medium-sized fresh apples, (I like to use granny smith apples because they are tart apples) peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Feel free to adjust the sugar and spice quantities according to your taste preferences.
Pastry – Biscuit Topping Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (leveled)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- One fourth teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk, cold*
- *Optional – 1/2 cup cream to wash topping, and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
Apple Cobbler Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 2 tablespoons of flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss the apples until they’re coated evenly with the mixture.
Transfer the coated apples into a baking dish (9×9-inch or similar size), spreading them out evenly.
In a separate bowl, prepare the topping.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the cold buttermilk. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to gently mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be somewhat shaggy.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it into a rectangle that’s approximately the size of your baking dish.
Assemble your apple cobbler.
Layer the cinnamon-sugar apples in the bottom of the baking dish.
Carefully place the biscuit dough on top of the apple mixture, ensuring it covers the apples evenly.
Brush the biscuit dough with the cream wash. And, sprinkle the optional sugar over the top for an extra touch of flavor and a golden finish.
Bake the cobbler
Place the baking dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
Once baked, allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. It’s best enjoyed warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce;)
Enjoy your homemade apple cobbler warm!
Apple Cobbler – The Perfect Treat For Fall
This classic cobbler that celebrates the bounty of apple season.
It’s a blend of fresh apples, mingled with brown sugar and a hint of lemon juice.
In a separate large bowl, a blend of oats, brown sugar, and butter transform into a golden topping with a touch of cinnamon for nostalgic fall warmth.
When you pull out the casserole dish the edges of the pan are bubbly, caramelized perfection…. With a cobbler topping transformed into a buttery haven, covering tender apples.
How to Serve
Once the masterpiece is out of the oven, let it cool slightly before you indulge. Whether you choose to savor it on its own, crown it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even drizzle it with caramel sauce, it’s sublime.
Leftover cobbler (if there is any) can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
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The Best Apple Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 medium-sized fresh apples (I like to use granny smith and pink lady apples because they’re tart) peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Cobbler Top: 2 cups flour leveled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 and ½ teaspoons of baking powder
- One fourth teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup milk cold*
- *Optional – ½ cup cream to wash topping and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 2 tablespoons of flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss the apples until they're coated evenly with the mixture.
- Transfer the coated apples into a baking dish (9×9-inch or similar size), spreading them out evenly.
- IN A SEPARATE large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to gently mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be somewhat shaggy.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it into a rectangle that's approximately the size of your baking dish.
- Assemble your apple cobbler: Layer the cinnamon-sugar apples in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Carefully place the biscuit dough on top of the apple mixture, ensuring it covers the apples evenly.
- Brush the biscuit dough with the cream wash. And, sprinkle the optional sugar over the top for an extra touch of flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake the cobbler in a preheated oven .. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let your cobbler cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce;)
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1 comment
juliea
simple ingredeitns and instructions make this recipe easy enough for beginners