Description
A classic Apple Cobbler recipe with a deliciously spiced apple filling topped with a sweet, tender batter crust baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 6 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and ½” diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter cold, diced
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch pie dish or 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Granny Smith apples, lemon juice, melted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and powdered ginger if using. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated with the spices and sugar mixture. Transfer this filling to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Make the topping: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold diced butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the milk a little at a time, stirring gently until the mixture forms a wet cake batter consistency that can be dropped by spoonfuls.
- Assemble and bake: Drop spoonfuls of the topping dough evenly over the apple filling covering as much as possible. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert experience.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- If Granny Smith apples are unavailable, tart apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn also work well.
- Using cold butter in the topping ensures a tender, crumbly crust.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra texture.
- Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set a bit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
