Description
This easy apple cobbler is a cozy fall dessert featuring tender apples tossed with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a buttery, biscuit-like crust. It’s simple to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for gatherings or weeknight treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala recommended)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/3 cup milk (whole milk or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, lemon juice, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until well coated.
- Spread apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; batter will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Spoon topping over apples in dollops. Smooth gently with a spatula if desired.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the topping for crunch (optional).
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling. If topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Check for doneness: topping should be set and springy, apples fork-tender.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture. For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 GF flour blend. For vegan, use plant-based milk and butter. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for extra crunch. Let cobbler cool before serving to allow juices to thicken. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pan
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
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