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Cider Doughnut Apple Cobbler

One of a kind Apple Cider Doughnut Cobbler ~ it's apple cobbler meets cider doughnuts for the most creative new fall dessert!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

apple filling
  • 4-5 lbs apples, or about 8 large I used Jazz apples
  • 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla
apple cider doughnut topping
  • 10 Tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 3/4 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
cinnamon sugar topping (you may not need all of it)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, or more to taste
  • 3 Tbsp melted butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F
make the apple filling
  1. Peel and core the apples and slice into medium-thin slices. Toss with the cider, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla. When all the apples are well coated, turn them into your 9x13 pan. Pop in the oven for 20 minutes. Stir once after 10 minutes.
make the cider doughnut topping
  1. Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. I do this in my stand mixer, you can also use electric beaters.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, letting the first get incorporated before adding the second. Scrape the bowl as necessary.
  3. Beat in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
  4. With the mixer on low, add in the flour. Then slowly add the cider. Scrape down the sides and finish with a silicone spoon or spatula to get everything incorporated (especially the bottom of the bowl.) Don't over beat at this point.
assemble the cobbler
  1. Dollop the doughnut dough over the hot apple filling. There is no need to spread it out evenly, it will spread in the oven, and you want a slightly 'cobbled' appearance, anyway.
  2. Bake for about 30 minutes. The apples are already hot and the doughnut dough bakes quickly so keep an eye on it. The top should be pale golden and firm to the touch, the apples should be bubbling. You can use a toothpick test if you like.
  3. Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes, then brush liberally with the melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar. You may need a couple of layers of the sugar if it sinks in. This topping really makes this cobbler delicious! Note: I work in sections: brush some butter, then sugar that area before moving on.
  4. Enjoy right away with or without ice cream or whipped cream.
  5. Leftovers can be stored on the counter, loosely covered with foil. The topping will lose its crunch overnight, so this is best served asap after baking. If you want to reheat you can do individual servings in the microwave, or reheat the pan in a low 300F oven until warm.

Notes

  • Halve the recipe in a 9x9 pan ~ the baking times for both the apples and the topping may be a bit shorter. 
  • For gluten free use a quality 1:1 gluten free baking mix.
  • For dairy free use a plant based butter.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 507IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 507IU 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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