Description
Apple Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring spiced apples baked under a golden, buttery topping. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or cozy nights at home, this classic dessert combines tender apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a nostalgic taste of homemade goodness. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this cobbler delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort a timeless treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 7 medium apples; use a mix of tart and sweet varieties)
- 3 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Topping:
- 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- Chopped pecans, oats, or coarse sugar for texture
- Vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking pan.
- Make the topping: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add buttermilk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Pour and spread the batter evenly over the apples. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar on top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the topping into the filling.
- Bake for 48–55 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cover loosely with foil halfway through baking if the topping browns too quickly.
- Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for balanced flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter for a light, fluffy topping.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving to help the filling set.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked and cooled cobbler for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat covered in a 300°F (149°C) oven for 20 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~35 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~55 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~30 mg