Apple Cobbler

5 from 1 vote

Old-fashioned apple cobbler just like Grandma used to make — soft cinnamon apples under a buttery golden topping. Simple ingredients, big comfort. Smells like home and tastes like Sunday after church.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 9

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 365

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

6–7 medium apples - peeled, cored, sliced ¼-inch thick (Granny Smith or mix with Honeycrisp)
¾ cup granulated sugar - can use half brown sugar for deeper flavor
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour - thickens apple juices
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg - optional
¼ teaspoon salt - balances sweetness
1 teaspoon vanilla extract - adds warmth
1 tablespoon lemon juice - optional — brightens apples, Grandma’s trick
2 tablespoon butter - cut into small pieces, dotted on top

For the Cobbler Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour - spooned and leveled
¾ cup granulated sugar - can mix with brown sugar
1½ teaspoon baking powder - gives lift
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter - melted and slightly cooled
¼ cup milk - any kind works
1 teaspoon vanilla extract - flavor

For Serving

vanilla ice cream - classic pairing
whipped cream - optional
cinnamon - for dusting on top

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass or ceramic works best)
1 Large mixing bowl (For apple filling)
1 Medium bowl (For topping batter)
1 Apple peeler or sharp knife (Peeling apples makes better texture)
1 Wooden spoon or spatula (For mixing)
Measuring cups and spoons (Standard baking measures)

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Spread in baking dish and dot with butter.
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until thick and combined.
Drop spoonfuls of topping over apples. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling at edges.
Let cool 10–15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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