Apple Cobbler
Apple cobbler is everything people love about apple pie without the extra effort of making and rolling pie dough. Tender cinnamon-spiced apples bake beneath a buttery biscuit topping that turns golden and lightly crisp in the oven. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, it's a timeless dessert that's perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 6 medium apples peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the topping
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Toss the sliced apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Spread evenly in the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
- Spoon the topping over the apples, leaving small gaps so steam can escape.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Frugal tip: a mix of sweet and tart apples creates the best flavor. If you have several varieties that need using up, this recipe is a great way to reduce food waste while creating a more complex filling.