Description
This classic Apple Cobbler features a spiced Granny Smith apple filling topped with a moist and tender cake-like topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an inviting dessert perfect for cozy gatherings, best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and ½ inch diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter cold, diced
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 10-inch pie dish or 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Granny Smith apples, lemon juice, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and powdered ginger if using. Toss everything well to evenly coat the apples with the spices and sugar mixture. Transfer this filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold, diced unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in the whole milk a little at a time until the dough becomes a wet cake batter consistency, moist but thick enough to drop by spoonfuls.
- Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the topping dough evenly over the apple filling, covering as much surface as possible. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top for added richness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- If you prefer a less sweet cobbler, reduce the granulated sugar in the filling to ⅓ cup.
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith balances the sweetness and adds a nice bite to the dessert.
- Make sure the butter for the topping is cold to achieve a crumbly texture before adding the milk.
- The optional powdered ginger adds a warm spice note, feel free to omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
