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The Best Easy Homemade Apple Cobbler Recipe

A close-up view of a warm, individual apple cobbler with a golden, crumbly topping and bubbling fruit filling.
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Make this classic comfort food dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a rich, buttery topping. It is simple to prepare and perfect for serving warm with ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in the milk until just combined; do not overmix the dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the topping mixture evenly over the apples, leaving small gaps between the mounds. The topping will spread slightly while baking.
  8. Brush the tops of the dough mounds lightly with the beaten egg wash for extra browning.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  10. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this warm apple cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for the best experience.
  • For a snickerdoodle-like topping, sprinkle an extra teaspoon of cinnamon sugar over the dough mounds before baking.
  • If you want a crispier topping, you can use cold cubed butter instead of cutting it in completely.

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