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Best Easy Buttermilk Apple Cobbler with a Snickerdoodle-Style Topping

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This recipe delivers a classic, comforting apple cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a buttery, cake-like topping reminiscent of a snickerdoodle cookie. It is a simple, satisfying dessert perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, 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
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Dot the top of the apple mixture evenly with the cold pieces of butter.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly over the buttered apples. You do not need to cover the apples completely; the batter will spread as it bakes.
  7. Sprinkle the top evenly with coarse sugar, if using.
  8. 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.
  9. Let the apple cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This dessert is best served warm, straight from the oven.

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