Homemade Apple Cobbler Recipe

closeup of biscuit apple cobbler with ice cream

4.65 from 54 votes

Move over apple pie...this homemade apple cobbler with sugar biscuit topping is the new way to enjoy cinnamon sugar apples in a dessert.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple dessert, cobbler recipe

Servings:

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the apples:

8 cups freshly peeled & sliced apples (We like Granny Smith)
3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 20 grams
1/2 cup apple juice (or water) 4 ounces
2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 grams
pinch ground nutmeg

For the cobbler:

1 cup all-purpose flour 130 grams
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 27 grams
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 grams
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 grams
1/2 teaspoon salt 2 grams
5 tablespoons salted butter (cold) 70 grams
1/2 cup 2% milk 4 ounces

For the sugar topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
2 tablespoons hot water 30 grams

Instructions

Make the apple filling:

Prepare the apples by peeling, slicing and coring them. Granny Smith apples work great in this recipe. 8 cups freshly peeled & sliced apples
Place the apples in a medium saucepan and turn the heat to medium low. Add the sugar. Cook and stir until the apples start to soften. This will take about 8-10 minutes. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and apple juice (or water). Drizzle this into the apples and mix. Stir until thickened. 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup apple juice
Add the butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well, then remove the apples from the heat. 2 tablespoons salted butter, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, pinch ground nutmeg
Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray and then add the apple filling, spreading it evenly over the bottom of the pan.

Make the cobbler:

Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender. It's ok if there are small chunks of butter. They'll melt in while baking and make the cobbler light and tender. 5 tablespoons salted butter
Add in the milk and mix just until combined. Do not overmix. 1/2 cup 2% milk
Pour the batter over the top of the apples and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the top of the batter with sugar, then drizzle the hot water overtop. If you have a spray bottle for the kitchen you can also spritz the hot water on top for more even coverage. 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons hot water
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and cooked through. Check the cobbler at 20 or 25 minutes. If it looks like it is getting too brown on top before it's baked through, lightly place a piece of foil over the top and finish baking.
Serve warm with ice cream and caramel syrup if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The calories shown are based on the cobbler being cut into 9 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 piece of cobbler. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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