APPLE RECIPES

Apple Cobbler

Apple Cobbler
We all love Peach Cobbler but have you tried Apple Cobbler yet?? I’m head over heels in love with it! Think of the soft and buttery cake-like biscuit topping of a cobbler then think of the flavors of the filling of an apple pie and this is what you get!
It’s truly irresistible and a must have fall recipe!
Apple Cobbler
My favorite Apple Cobbler! Juicy sweet apple filling topped with a tender buttery, cake-like cinnamon coated topping. The perfect fall dessert!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cobbler
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 336 kcal
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients
Filling
  • 3 lbs golden delicious apples (use firm fresh ones)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp (20ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (72g) packed light-brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) apple juice
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, cold, diced into small cubes
  • 1 cup (236ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp (13g) granulated sugar mixed with 1/2 tsp cinnamon, for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. For the Filling
  3. Peel and core apples then cut into slices a little over 1/4-inch thick. Cut slices in half. 
  4. Place apples in a prepared baking dish then toss with lemon juice. Set aside.
  5. In a small saucepan whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and apple juice. 
  6. Add butter then heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a simmer. Let simmer 30 seconds, while stirring then remove from heat.
  7. Pour brown sugar mixture over apples in baking dish, toss to coat. Set aside.
  8. For the Topping
  9. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
  10. Add butter and using a pastry cutter or fork cut butter into mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Make a well in center of mixture.
  11. Pour buttermilk into center then pour vanilla into buttermilk. Fold mixture with a rubber spatula just until combined (don't over-mix, it should be lumpy).
  12. Dollop spoonfuls of mixture across apple layer (about 12 across top, don't spread it will spread as it bakes).
  13. Sprinkle evenly with 1 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  14. Bake in preheated oven until apples are soft, about 35 - 45 minutes (tent will foil to prevent excess browning during last 10 minutes as needed).
  15. Let cool 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Note that this is best served freshly made.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy