Description
Whipping up this classic apple cinnamon cobbler brings pure comfort straight from your kitchen, with tender apples nestled under a golden, crumbly topping that’ll make your family smile. Warm spices and sweet fruit mingle beautifully, creating a simple dessert that feels like a warm hug on a crisp autumn afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 5 lbs Granny Smith apples
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cold butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice 5 lbs of Granny Smith apples into thin wedges. You’ll need about 9 cups of fruit for your baking dish.
- Combine ½ cup flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl.
- Pour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract over apple slices. Sprinkle the sugar mixture across the apples and toss until every slice gets coated evenly.
- Spread apple mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press gently to create a smooth, level surface.
- Whisk 1 egg and ½ cup buttermilk in a separate bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Mix 2½ cups flour, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough across apple filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute ½ cup cold butter cubes evenly over the dough surface.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar across the top for extra crunch.
- Place dish in a preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Optional: Broil for 1-3 minutes to create a crispy caramelized top. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cobbler rest 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Select tart Granny Smith apples for the best balance of sweetness and acidity in your cobbler.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Toss the apple filling gently to coat each slice without breaking them down or creating mushy texture.
- A cast-iron skillet works beautifully as an alternative baking vessel for a rustic presentation and even heat distribution.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream to complement the warm cinnamon notes.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend in both filling and topping.
- Store leftover cobbler covered in the refrigerator and reheat briefly in the oven to maintain the topping’s crispness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Cobbler
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg