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Best apple cobbler recipe

Best Apple Cobbler Recipe for Cozy Family Nights

This best apple cobbler recipe features tender, spiced apples and a buttery topping, perfect for family nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 5 cups Granny Smith apples Can substitute with Honeycrisp for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Adjust based on apple sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar Adds richness to the flavor.
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour Helps bind the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Infuses warmth and spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Elevates the flavor complexity.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Balances sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Water
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Creates structure for the topping.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness to the topping.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Leavening agent for airy topping.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter Keep cold for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Binds topping ingredients.
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar For a crunchy topping.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sliced Granny Smith apples, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and water until evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the milk and gently stir until just combined to form a shaggy dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the apple filling, leaving gaps for the filling to peek through.
  6. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the topping before baking.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Check towards the end for golden perfection.
  8. Let the cobbler cool for 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.

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