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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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.
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:
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
- 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 sliced apples, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and the cornstarch. Stir until coated
- In a small bowl, form the crust. Combine sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Sprinkle large crumbles over the apple mixture.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Best Apple Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled, sliced apples about 4 cups
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Topping
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
- ½ 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!
Amanda
What a delicious cobbler! The topping is perfectly crisp, and the apple filling has just the right spice.
Caroline
Such a classic, comforting dessert, perfect for fall.
Alexandra
We love cobblers. And this is such a great version! A comforting dessert 🙂
Chris Collins
Apple cobbler is such a classic and your version looks beyond delicious 🙂
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
This looks wonderful! I love apple desserts now it's nearly autumn and this is definitely one to make. Thanks!