Description
This classic Apple Cobbler recipe features tender baking apples coated in a sweet cinnamon mixture, topped with a buttery biscuit crust. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting dessert perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 2½ lbs large baking apples (about 5 large), peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Biscuit Topping
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 7 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Butter for greasing the pan
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the middle. Grease an 8-inch square or 2-quart baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it into an even layer. Dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of butter pieces.
- Prepare the Biscuit Topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 6 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold butter chunks and, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mash or cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits. Add the buttermilk and stir gently just until combined; lumps are expected—avoid overmixing.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Using a large spoon, dollop 8 to 10 spoonfuls of the biscuit batter evenly over the apple filling, allowing some of the filling to peek through. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the biscuit topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the biscuit topping is golden brown. Check during the last 10 minutes and, if the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes to set. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Use firm baking apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn for the best texture and flavor.
- Peeling the apples helps create a soft filling but can be omitted if you prefer more texture.
- For a richer topping, use chilled butter and do not overmix the biscuit batter to keep it tender.
- Cover the cobbler loosely with foil if it browns too quickly during baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
