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The Ultimate Easy & Buttery Apple Cobbler (From Scratch)

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Make this easy homemade apple cobbler for a comforting dessert. It features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a rich, buttery biscuit topping. This simple recipe delivers old-fashioned flavor without complicated steps.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  2. Pour the water into the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or an 8×8 inch baking dish. Spread the seasoned apples evenly over the water.
  3. Prepare the buttery topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  5. Stir in the milk until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be shaggy.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping over the apple filling, leaving small gaps between the mounds so the apples bubble up. You do not need to cover the entire surface.
  7. Brush the tops of the biscuit mounds lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake the cobbler in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is thick and bubbling.
  9. Let the warm apple dessert cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Notes

  • For the best texture, keep your butter very cold when making the topping.
  • If you prefer a more rustic look, you can skip the egg wash and simply sprinkle the topping with a little extra cinnamon sugar.
  • This cobbler pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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