Introducing the delightful Apple Cobbler – a timeless dessert that brings together the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with a warm, comforting cobbler topping. This beloved dessert begins with a luscious apple filling, made from thinly sliced apples cooked with a medley of spices and sugars, creating a rich and fragrant base. Topped with a buttery and tender cobbler topping, this dessert bakes to golden perfection, creating a satisfying contrast of textures. Finished with a sprinkle of sugar and served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this Apple Cobbler is the ultimate treat for any occasion, promising a taste of home and nostalgia in every bite.
Apple Cobbler
The apple cobbler recipe begins with preparing a flavorful apple filling featuring thinly sliced apples cooked with lemon zest, sugars, spices, and vanilla extract. This mixture is spread in a baking dish. The cobbler topping, made from a biscuit-like batter, is then spread over the apple filling, followed by slices of cold butter. After baking until golden brown, the cobbler is sprinkled with sugar and allowed to rest before serving warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Apple Filling Ingredients:
- 4 pounds of apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, approximately 7 apples; variety optional
- Zest from 1 small lemon
- Juice from 1 small lemon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cobbler Topping Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cold butter sliced into 9 pieces
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar for sprinkling
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
For the apple filling:
- Combine all the apple filling ingredients (except vanilla extract) in a large pot.
- Cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes until apples are tender. Gently toss the apples occasionally to prevent breaking.
- Once apples are soft and sauce is thickened, remove from heat and fold in vanilla extract.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a deep 9×13-inch dish.
For the cobbler topping:
- In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk and egg, mixing until a thick biscuit-like batter forms.
- Spread the cobbler topping evenly over the apples in the dish. You can drop scoops of batter over the apples and spread it out.
- Arrange cold butter slices on top of the batter.
- Place the dish on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Put a large pan on the bottom rack to catch any drips.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Once done, sprinkle with sugar and let it rest for 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Enjoy!