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Apple cobbler in a baking dish with ice cream and cinnamon sticks.
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Apple Cobbler Recipe

Make a sweet, buttery apple filling, top it with a cinnamon crumble topping, then bake it in the oven to make this classic apple cobbler!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • pounds apples 1135 grams; peeled, cored, and chopped (about 8 whole apples)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 28 grams (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • cup all-purpose flour 40 grams

For the Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
  • cup brown sugar 71 grams
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 6 grams
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 grams
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams, cut into small cubes (1 stick)
  • ¾ cup whole milk 170 grams
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
  • 1-2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 11-22 grams

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, melted butter, lemon juice, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated. Stir in the flour. Transfer to your prepared baking dish.
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  • In another large bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together.
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  • Add in the butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until it is crumbly and the largest pieces of butter are pea sized or smaller.
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  • In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract. Pour the liquid into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
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  • Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the apples. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
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  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until the apple filling is bubbling and the topping is golden. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes

  • Use a variety of apples for the best flavor!
  • You can use either light or dark brown sugar in this recipe.
Storage: Store apple cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg