Description
This classic Apple Cobbler recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apple filling topped with a golden, fluffy biscuit-like topping. Baked to perfection, it’s warm, comforting, and perfect served with vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling:
- 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced to ¼-inch thickness (1.8kg)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar (73g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (56g)
Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk (180ml)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (56g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with the fresh lemon juice to prevent browning and add a subtle tartness. Add the brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the apples and mix thoroughly until well combined. Transfer this mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Dot the top evenly with small cubes of cold unsalted butter to add richness and help create a luscious filling as it bakes.
- Make the Topping: In another large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt ensuring they are evenly distributed. Pour in the whole milk and the melted unsalted butter. Stir everything together gently using a spatula until all the flour is moistened and a soft batter forms. This topping will not fully cover the apples but will create a crusty, biscuit-like layer on top.
- Assemble and Bake: Scatter the topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. This resting time allows the juices to thicken slightly so your servings hold together well. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired for an extra creamy finish.
- Storage: Cover any leftovers and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Notes
- Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the apple juices to set and avoid a runny texture.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet and tart flavor.
- The topping does not need to completely cover the apples; it will spread and bake into a delicious crust.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 466mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
