Description
Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler with Fresh Apples is a warm and comforting dessert that captures the essence of autumn. Combining tender, juicy apples with a sweet, buttery, and flaky cinnamon-spiced crust, this classic cobbler offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. Made from simple, wholesome ingredients and baked to golden perfection, it’s a timeless homemade treat ideal for chilly evenings, holidays, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 to 8 fresh apples (a mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup milk or cream (or plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the fresh apples into even pieces. Toss them with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let the mixture sit while preparing the topping to allow the flavors to meld.
- Make the Cobbler Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk or cream until just combined, resulting in a soft but not sticky dough.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the apple filling into a greased baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the apples, leaving small gaps so the fruit can steam through while baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and fragrant. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Keep butter cold and avoid overmixing the topping to ensure a flaky crust.
- Allow apple filling to rest before assembling to release natural juices and enhance flavor.
- Leave gaps between topping dollops so steam can escape, preventing sogginess.
- Check baking progress to avoid drying out the topping or undercooking the filling.
- For gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based butter and milk with almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: apple cobbler, old fashioned dessert, autumn dessert, baked apple dessert, homemade cobbler