Description
This classic Apple Cobbler recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked beneath a buttery, golden biscuit topping. Using Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, the warm dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, ideal for cozy fall gatherings and family treats. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible experience.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare apples: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Toss well to coat the apples evenly with the spices and sugars.
- Assemble the filling: Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Dot the filling evenly with the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter cut into small pieces to enhance the richness during baking.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Form the dough: Add the boiling water to the flour and butter mixture and stir just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; it should be slightly sticky but hold together.
- Top the apples: Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the apple filling. Sprinkle the optional coarse sugar on top for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a tarter flavor, use only Granny Smith apples.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic dessert experience.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to the apple mixture for a spiced variation.
