Description
Apple Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert made with spiced apples topped with a soft, cake-like batter that bakes into a golden crust. This cozy fall favorite combines tender apples, warm spices, and a buttery topping for a simple yet satisfying treat. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Topping:
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- Sprinkle of granulated sugar and cinnamon before baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the apples: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until the apples soften slightly.
- Prepare the topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the batter over the apples, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool & Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking apples during pre-cook stage to maintain texture.
- Add extra spices like cardamom, cloves, or ginger for more depth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to refresh texture.
- Customize with mix-ins like nuts, raisins, or white chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (⅛ of cobbler)
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg