This made-from-scratch, delectable Apple Cobbler Recipe is full of fresh apples, brown sugar, and warm spices. It quickly comes together and tastes as great as Grandma’s recipe. It is one of our favorite apple desserts, and I like to serve it with fresh whipped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Amazing Apple Cobbler
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this simple and tasty apple cobbler recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious dessert that will impress your family and friends. Try it out today. It is a family and friends favorite, perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, potlucks, or just because you love apples. This cobbler is best eaten the day it is cooked. However, my family has no trouble devouring the leftovers (if there are any). If you like apple pie, apple cake, apple crumble, or apple crisp, then you will love this dessert.
What Kind of Apples are Best for an Apple Cobbler?
Every year, some new delicious apple variety hits the market. The people producing and growing these new gems have gotten good at this. Gone are the days when your Mom handed you a mealy red delicious that you had to eat. Now, you can’t wait to bite into an amazing Honey Crisp or a Pink Lady. What a long way we have come with apples.
Any apple that is good for baking is perfect in this cobbler. For optimal flavor, I like to include a variety of sweet and tart apples. It is essential to pick apples that don’t break down when cooked. My favorites are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala, and Granny Smith. Include a variety of those, and you can’t go wrong.
How to Make Apple Cobbler
First, combine the apple slices, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Toss to coat and set aside. Melt the butter in the baking dish in the oven. Grab a medium bowl and whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Stir the milk and vanilla into the flour mixture. Pour the batter over the melted butter and top with the apple mixture.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It is just that simple to make this fantastic dessert treat!
Beth’s Recipe Tips
- The best apples for this recipe are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala, and Granny Smith.
- It is best to peel the apples for this dessert. Some apple skins can be thick and tough. I don’t want that in my dessert.
- Top the cobbler with fresh whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Fruit Substitutions For This Cobbler
Are you in the mood for a peach cobbler? You can substitute for all or some of the apples and make a mixed fruit cobbler. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination.
- Apricot
- Blueberry
- Blackberry
- Peach
- Plum
- Cranberry
- Cherry
- Strawberry
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or the microwave at 60% for two minutes increments until warm.
To freeze, first fully cool, then double wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven.
More Apple Recipes
Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 5 cups apples peeled cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cobbler Topping
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add butter to a 9 x 13 pan and place in oven to melt. It only takes a few minutes, so keep an eye on it because you don’t want it to be brown or burn. Remove from oven and let cool while you do the other steps.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in milk and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the pan over the butter. Do NOT mix in. Spoon the apple mixture on top. Do NOT mix in.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and set. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- The best apples to use for this recipe are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala apples, and Granny Smith apples.
- It is best to peel the apple for this dish. Some apple skins can be thick and tough. I personally don’t want that in my dessert.
- Top the cobbler with fresh whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first fully cool, then double wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven.
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Mimi
I love apple desserts! This apple cobbler was a hit with my family and I really loved that it was easy to make. Thank you, Beth!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Mimi!
Bobby
This cobbler turned out amazing and it really was easy to make. I love an old fashioned apple cobbler! Thank you!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Bobby!
Taylor K
I made this apple cobbler for dessert last night and it was incredible! Definitely a new favorite! We loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Taylor! So glad that you liked it!
Charlotte L
This was some of the best apple cobbler I’ve ever tried. I’ll be making it again soon!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it Charlotte!
Shelby
This apple cobbler is classic comfort, and feels healthier than most desserts too. Yum!