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    Homemade Apple Cobbler

    06/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/28/2023
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    Homemade Apple Cobbler

    Learn how to make Apple Cobbler from Scratch! An Apple Cobbler with Fresh Apples is the perfect fall dessert- easy and delicious!

    overhead of apple cobbler with ice cream on top

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    Fall truly is the best season. Cool crisp weather, all things apple and pumpkin.. what's not to love?

    We love baking with apples year round, but especially in Fall! Between this healthy Apple Cobbler, Apple Pie Bars, and Apple Bread, it’s hard to choose a favorite. 

    overhead of baked dish of apple cobbler

    Why You'll Love this Recipe for Apple Cobbler

    • Delicious: Some of the best recipes are simple and still have a ton of flavor. Even though this recipe is made with only a few ingredients it’s loaded with flavor.
    • Cheap: With grocery store costs on the rise, this is a delicious, budget-friendly dessert!
    • Total Fall Comfort Food: When you're feeling those fall vibes and need some spice in your life, this is a great recipe!

    Apple Cobbler vs. Apple Pie

    Apple cobbler is a rustic dessert, consisting of a layer of sweetened and spiced apple slices, covered with a crumbly, biscuit like topping and served by scooping out.

    In contrast, Apple Pie features a flaky pastry crust with a sliced or diced Apple Pie Filling, that is served by slicing into pieces.

    Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe Ingredients

    For the Apple Cobbler filling you'll need:

    • Sliced apples
    • white sugar
    • cinnamon
    • cornstarch

    For the Apple Cobbler topping you'll need:

    • white sugar
    • all purpose flour
    • salted butter
    • cinnamon
    • baking powder
    apple cobbler ingredients

    The Best Apple Cobbler Recipe substitutions

    Salted Butter: Butter is essential to this recipe. We haven't tried it with dairy-free butter but it might work!

    Sugar: We don't recommend substituting white sugar unless you have to, but White sugar can be used interchangeably with brown sugar. You can add 1 teaspoon of molasses to white sugar to make brown sugar. Check out this post on Sugar Substitutes for Baking for other ideas.

    All Purpose Flour: We don't recommend substituting the flour, but you can check out this article on Cake Flour vs. All-Purpose Flour or Substitutions for All-Purpose Flour

    Baking Powder: Baking powder is essential for this recipe. Do NOT substitute with baking soda.

    Sliced Apples: We don't recommend substituting apples in this apple cobbler recipe.

    Ground Cinnamon: Flavor! Apple Pie Spice would work for this apple cobbler if you don't have cinnamon on hand.

    Cornstarch: We don't recommend substituting cornstarch, as that is going to thicken up the apple cobbler filling.

    Best Apples for Cobbler

    These are some of the best apples to use when baking:

    • Granny Smith - Tart! These will pair really well with the sweetness of this dessert.
    • Honeycrisp - While pricey, they offer a sweet and tart flavor. Almost like a caramel apple without the caramel.
    • Golden Delicious- Not to be confused with red delicious apples. Golden delicious apples are well, delicious!
    • Rome - A super red apple and not too tart. A great all-around apple. Good for pies, crisps, and apple sauce.

    How to make Apple Cobbler with Fresh Apples

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2.5-quart baking dish.
    2. Peel, core, and slice the apples.
    3. In a large bowl combine sliced apples, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and the cornstarch. Stir until coated
    4. In a small bowl, form the crust. Combine sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and baking powder.
    5. Sprinkle large crumbles over the apple mixture.
    6. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy!
    apples in a white bowl before being mixed together
    apple cobbler filling being mixed together before being cooked
    a close up of apple cobbler in a baking dish
    apple cobbler topping in a white bowl on a grey background
    a close up of apple cobbler before going in the oven
    apple cobbler fresh out of the oven

    Tips For Apple Cobbler With Fresh Apples

    • Peeling the apples: While a tedious task, peeling the apples will leave the apple cobbler with a nice mouth feel. Apple peels can fall off the apples during baking a create an unusual texture.
    • Lemon Zest: If you want a bit of tartness to your apples, grate some lemon zest onto the apples before baking.
    • Apples & Peaches!: Switch it up and replace an apple or two with peaches. Firmer peaches would work best.
    bowl of apple cobbler on a grey background

    Storing Homemade Apple Cobbler

    Storing: After the apple cobbler has cooled you can store it covered tightly in plastic wrap for up to 4-6 days in the refrigerator.

    Can you freeze apple cobbler?

    You can also freeze apple cobbler for up to 3 months wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap and in an airtight container. Thaw completely before enjoying.

    *Note that freezing an apple cobbler can result in a softer texture of the apple and crumble after thawing.

    Ways to serve Homemade Apple Cobbler

    Ice Cream - Place a large scoop of french vanilla ice cream on top of the still warmed Apple Cobbler.

    Caramel sauce - Drizzle your favorite caramel sauce on top for some extra sweetness!

    Holiday Spice - While we all love cinnamon, using an apple pie spice may bring those warm fall flavors and scents inside your home.

    bowl of apple cobbler with ice cream

    Apple Cobbler vs Apple Crisp

    Apple cobbler is named for the way the topping looks on top. Like a cobblestone road. Typically made as dough or batter and placed on top of the apples before baking.

    Apple crisp has a topping made with oats and is crumbly in appearance.

    Homemade Apple Cobbler FAQs

    Why is my cobbler dry?

    It is likely that your cobbler is dry because not enough butter was used, or there was not enough moisture in the apples that were used.
    Double-check the measurements before preparing to ensure a moist apple cobbler.

    Do cobblers have a bottom crust?

    No, cobblers do not have a bottom crust. A cobbler is baked with a fruit bottom and a dough-like topping on top that is said to resemble a cobblestone road.

    More Dessert Recipes You’re Sure to Love:

    • Caramel Apple Cheesecake
    • Banana Bread Cookies
    • Mixed Berry Cobbler
    • Homemade Pie Crust
    • Sour Cream Coffee Cake
    • Blackberry Cobbler
    overhead of apple cobbler with ice cream on top

    Best Apple Cobbler Recipe

    Learn how to make Apple Cobbler from Scratch! An Apple Cobbler with Fresh Apples is the perfect fall dessert- easy and delicious!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: apple cobbler
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 1 cup servings
    Calories: 320kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups peeled, sliced apples about 4 cups
    • 3 tablespoons white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

    For the Topping

    • Β½ cup white sugar
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • Β½ cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
    • Β½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2.5-quart baking dish.
    • Peel, core, and slice the apples
    • In a large bowl combine apples, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and the cornstarch. Stir until coated
    • In a small bowl, make the cobbler topping. Combine sugar, melted butter, flour, cinnamon and baking powder with your hands until a crumbly texture forms.
    • Sprinkle large crumbles over the apple mixture .
    • Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy!

    Notes

  • Serve with vanilla ice cream - Vanilla ice cream is a classic favorite when it comes to being served with homemade apple cobbler. I usually do one big scoop per serving of apple cobbler. The mixture of the warm apples and the cold ice cream is otherworldly.Β 
  • Make it a crumble topping - You can slightly reduce the butter, cut it into chunks, leave it chilled, and then add it to the rest of the topping ingredients. This will make it more of a crumble than a breading top.Β 
  • Top with icing - Mix one cup powdered sugar and a tablespoon of milk together and drizzle it over the top. This adds a delicate yet delicious icing to your cobbler. You can even add the icing to individual servings instead of the entire thing, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Amanda

      August 18, 2020 at 4:33 am

      What a delicious cobbler! The topping is perfectly crisp, and the apple filling has just the right spice.

      Reply
    2. Caroline

      August 18, 2020 at 5:23 am

      Such a classic, comforting dessert, perfect for fall.

      Reply
    3. Alexandra

      August 18, 2020 at 5:42 am

      We love cobblers. And this is such a great version! A comforting dessert πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. Chris Collins

      August 18, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Apple cobbler is such a classic and your version looks beyond delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
    5. Helen @ family-friends-food.com

      August 18, 2020 at 9:43 am

      This looks wonderful! I love apple desserts now it's nearly autumn and this is definitely one to make. Thanks!

      Reply

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