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Apple Cobbler
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Apple Cobbler

This apple cobbler features a spiced apple filling topped with a biscuit-like dough baked until golden. The filling combines peeled, sliced baking apples tossed with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, dotted with butter for added richness. The biscuit topping is a mix of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cold butter, and buttermilk, dolloped over the apples to create a textured, rustic crust as it bakes. This dessert blends tender fruit with a soft, slightly sweet biscuit crust.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling
  • 2½ lbs apple about 5 large, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick (see note, large, baking variety
  • granulated sugar 1/3 cup
  • ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, plus more for greasing the pan
For the Biscuit Topping
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
  • 7 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (½ cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup buttermilk (see note)
For Serving (Optional)
  • vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease an 8-inch (20-cm) square or 2-quart (2-L) baking dish with butter.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and pat into an even layer. Dot with the 2 tablespoons butter.
  3. Make the Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 6 tablespoons of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold butter and smoosh with your fingers (or cut in with a pastry cutter) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized clumps of butter within. Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined and evenly moistened. It will look lumpy; that's good. Do not overmix.
  4. Using a large spoon, dollop 8 to 10 spoonfuls of the biscuit batter over the apples, allowing the filling to show through in spots (most of the filling will be covered). Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the batter.
  5. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden, about 45 minutes (keep an eye on it during the last 10 minutes; if it looks like it's getting too brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil). Let the cobbler cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
  6. Note: For the best flavor, use a combination of tart and sweet baking apples, such as Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Gala, Jonagold, Jonathan, and Golden Delicious. (Don't use all tart or all sweet, or the flavor won't be balanced. Click here for a guide to different types of apples for baking and cooking.) I typically use 2 Granny Smith, 2 Golden Delicious, and 1 Honeycrisp.
  7. Note: If you’d like to make your own buttermilk, check out the easy method here.
  8. Make-Ahead Instructions: The cobbler can be made one day ahead and kept, covered with foil, at room temperature. Reheat, covered with foil, in 300°F (150°C) oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue reheating for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 41g (82%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 41g 82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.