Description
A heartwarming apple cobbler recipe that combines tender spiced apples with a crisp, buttery topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cold butter, chopped into chunks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by peeling and slicing the apples into thin slices.
- Cook the apples with lemon zest, juice, sugars, flour, and spices in a skillet for about 20 minutes until fork tender.
- Add vanilla to the cooled apple mixture, then transfer to a greased casserole dish.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients for the cobbler topping in a large bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients, then mix with the dry until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Assemble the cobbler topping over the apple filling, scatter butter on top, and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a nutty twist, consider adding some chopped nuts to the apple filling or topping. Adjust cooking time if using refrigerated filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: apple, cobbler, dessert, baking, comfort food