Description
This Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe combines tender honey crisp and gala apples with warm spices, topped with a soft, golden-brown batter. Perfectly baked to bubbling perfection, it’s a comforting dessert ideal for any occasion, served best warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 honey crisp apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Juice from 1 small lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Teeny pinch of ground cardamom
- Teeny pinch of ground cloves
Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or butter a 9×6 inch baking casserole dish or a similarly sized dish to prevent sticking. Set it aside for later.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced honey crisp apples and gala apples. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cloves. Toss everything thoroughly until all the apple slices are evenly coated with the sugar, flour, and spices mixture. Transfer this filling mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and sugar until combined. Pour in the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla paste or extract. Stir the mixture until smooth and well incorporated.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter topping over the apple filling in the baking dish. It’s perfectly fine if some apple filling peeks through the topping, as this adds to the rustic look. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping turns golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream to complement the warm spices and tender apples.
Notes
- You can use a mix of different apple varieties for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
- If you prefer a less sweet cobbler, reduce the sugar slightly.
- Ensure apples are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness in the topping.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
