For your scrumptious end-of-summer celebration
As the apple pie’s classy cousin, this dessert is awesome for late summer or early autumn picnics on the porch. It’s juicy, tart, and tender – providing a perfect pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Baking this will have you filling your house with nostalgic aromas of sweetness and a hint of warm spices; just like Grandma used to.
Although apple is the classic fruit to use in this recipe, my mom makes a vibrant version of this with peaches and blueberries – great for mid-summer. Ultimately, there’s a cobbler for every season, so feel free to use the fruits that are available and ripe at the time.
Is Apple Cobbler Healthy?
In proper proportions, this dessert has a decent balance of fiber and sugar, but there are many ways we can adjust it to suit various needs. For richer flavor and extra nutrients, try using local maple sugar instead of brown sugar. Some sugar-free folk also prefer to use stevia, a natural sweetener that goes well in fruit-based bakes.
If you’re seeking a gluten-free flour option, I recommend cassava flour (or a trusted gluten-free mix with xanthan gum) for its high quality and familiar texture. It’s also a low-carb option compared to regular or oat flour. This recipe can also easily be made vegan by switching butter out with coconut oil and using oat milk or coconut cream.
Why is it Called “Cobbler”?
Originally, this recipe comes from New England colonizers in America, who brought apple trees with them. Since apples were a vital source of their sustenance, many apple desserts we know and love come from this auspicious era. The cobbler was called such for its “cobblestone” texture, and has become a staple dessert in the American household. There are many versions of it with different kinds of fruits, such as peach or cherry, but apple is the most traditional.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 medium baking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Grease baking dish and preheat oven.
Combine
Mix apples with sugars and spices; transfer to dish.
Mix
Whisk dry ingredients; add milk and butter.
Assemble
Spoon batter over apples.
Bake
Bake until golden and bubbly.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Store leftovers in a fridge-safe container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then warm in a 350 degree F oven until it’s heated through. (You’ll probably start to smell that sweet cinnamon goodness just before it’s ready!)
While generally, the ingredients and flavor profiles are the same for each, the way in which they’re assembled makes for three unique dessert experiences. Pies are the most structured, with a full crust under and sometimes over the filling. Cobbler has no dough-based crust, but rather a batter that’s poured on top, giving it that classic “cobblestone” texture. Lastly, a crisp is similar to a cobbler, but it usually has no batter and instead a crumbly topping of caramelized oats. Now you know!
I recommend using Granny Smith (green) apples, because their tartness morphs marvelously when cooked. They also offer the best texture; tender, melt-in-the-mouth, and juicy. For less liquid in your apple filling, consider coating the apple slices in cornstarch before baking.
Serving Suggestions
For more of a diner dessert experience, consider pairing this cobbler with a Vanilla Milkshake and enjoy the complementary creaminess.
Another more unique option would be a Homemade Caramel Vanilla Iced Coffee. This would make a sweet breakfast with any leftover cobbler.
Of course, the classic pairings are many people’s favorites… you can’t go wrong with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a glob of whipped cream. So creamy and dreamy!
Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
For The Filling
- 6 medium baking apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For The Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Extras
- Vanilla ice cream optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 tablespoon flour, and vanilla extract until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
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Spoon the batter over the apple mixture, spreading it gently to cover.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).
Nutrition
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