Apple Cobbler
A comforting homemade Apple Cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a golden buttery crust. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this classic dessert balances tartness with sweetness perfectly.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples preferably a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
For the topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cubed
- ¼ cup boiling water
- Vanilla ice cream for serving optional but highly recommended
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into ¼-inch thick slices. You want them thin enough to become tender but not so thin they disintegrate.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Dot the surface with the 2 tablespoons of butter pieces.
- Make the topping by whisking together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The butter should be about pea-sized—this creates that perfect cobbler texture.
- Pour the boiling water over the flour mixture and stir just until combined. The dough will seem wet, but this creates a wonderful crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the apples, covering most of the surface but allowing some gaps for the filling to bubble through.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Granny Smith provides structure and tartness, while Honeycrisp or Gala adds sweetness.
- The cobbler will thicken as it cools. If you prefer a more set filling, let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- This cobbler can be made up to a day ahead and reheated in a 300°F oven until warm.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a deeper flavor, try adding ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to the apple mixture.