Apple Cobbler

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Apple cobbler is a fall favorite in my house. It comes together super-fast with no chill time or waiting and it’s SO good! Apples, spices, and a sweet biscuit topping; what’s not to like??

This is the sort of dessert I love making for the family on a weeknight or when friends drop in unexpectedly. Really casual and fun to make but completely irresistible.

Pro Tips for the PERFECT apple cobbler

• Choose firm apples you like. I used gala apples for this recipe but honey-crisp, and granny smith are great options too.
• If you LOVE a lot of apples in your cobbler consider adding two more large apples to the mix. You can slightly increase the other filling ingredients as well or leave them as is. 
• You don’t have to make a giant dish of cobbler if you’re not serving a ton of people. Use an 8×8 inch dish then make individual cobblers in smaller dishes, which you can bake and freeze for later.
• No food processor? No problem! Just whisk the dry ingredients together then use a cheese grater to grate in FROZEN butter. Mix together and drizzle the milk and cream over it. Mix together with your hands one final time until just combined.
• Finish the cobbler with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar for extra crunch and depth of flavor. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which apples should you use for an apple cobbler?

Apples with a nice balance of acid and sweetness are best for baking pies. Honey crisps, granny smith, braeburn, golden delicious, and cortlands apples are all great choices. Use your favorite and enjoy! Never use red delicious…

Can you make the cobbler ahead of time?

This is best right out of the oven but you can totally make this dish a day ahead and warm up in the oven before serving or even microwave. You can freeze the baked cobbler and freeze for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then bake at 350F for about 20 minutes to warm.

What is the difference between apple crisp and apple cobbler?

Apple cobbler has topping similar to a biscuit or pie dough while an apple crisp will often have oats and nuts for a crunchier top.

Overview to steps to make apple cobbler

1. Peel and slice apples then transfer to a large bowl. Zest a lemon over the apples then toss with lemon juice.

2. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, sugar, and vanilla. Toss to combine and set aside.

3. Add the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder to your food processor and pulse to combine.

4. Add COLD, cubed butter to the dry ingredients then pulse until butter is in small, lentil-sized pieces. Pour in the milk and cream while pulsing. Use a spatula to do any final mixing.

5. Layer the apple slices in your dish. Add a few pats of butter throughout then top with more apples. 

6. Cover the apples with a thin layer of the pastry topping. Don’t bother trying to get a perfectly smooth layer or getting  it all the way to the edge. I like to sprinkle some cinnamon sugar onto the topping but that’s optional. Bake at 350F for about an hour on until golden brown.

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If you’ve tried this apple cobbler recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! 

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Apple cobbler

This EASY and DELICIOUS apple cobbler has a juicy apple filling topped with a perfectly sweet, cinnamon-infused biscuit crust. Add a big scoop of ice cream and you're instantly  everyone's favorite baker.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, British

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 12 people

Calories 371 kcal

Author John Kanell

Ingredients

For the Apples

• 4 lbs apples add an extra pound of apples if you want a thicker apple layer.
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter diced into small cubes

For the Topping

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3/4 cup half and half

Instructions

For the Apples

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Peel apples and cut flesh from core. Cut into 1/4 inch slices and transfer to a large bowl.

2. Zest a lemon onto the apples then squeeze about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice onto them. Toss to combine.

3. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and corn starch to the apples. mix until well-combined then set aside.

For the Topping

1. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar to your food processor and pulse to combine. You can also add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon if desired.

2. Add the COLD cubed butter to the processor and pulse a few times until the butter is in small lentil-sized pieces.

3. Pour the half and half into the processor while pulsing. Remove blade and use a spatula to give one final mix.

For the Assembly

1. Layer the half the apples in the 9x12 baking dish. Add a few pats of butter throughout then top with the remaining apples.

2. Add a roughly 1/2 inch layer of the topping onto the apples. Sprinkle with a mixture of 2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar if desired.

3. Bake at 350F for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe Notes

• Choose firm apples you like. I used gala apples for this recipe but honey-crisp, and granny smith are great options too.
• If you LOVE a lot of apples in your cobbler consider adding two more large apples to the mix. You can slightly increase the other filling ingredients as well or leave them as is. 
• You don't have to make a giant dish of cobbler if you're not serving a ton of people. Use an 8x8 inch dish then make individual cobblers in smaller dishes, which you can bake and freeze for later.
• No food processor? No problem! Just whisk the dry ingredients together then use a cheese grater to grate in FROZEN butter. Mix together and drizzle the milk and cream over it. Mix together with your hands one final time until just combined.
• Finish the cobbler with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar for extra crunch and depth of flavor. 

Nutrition Facts

Apple cobbler

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Cholesterol 46mg15%

Sodium 207mg9%

Potassium 316mg9%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 30g33%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 608IU12%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 83mg8%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.