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Apple Cobbler

Published: Sep 7, 2023 by Allison · 9 Comments

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This apple cobbler is made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a topping that tastes like a cross between a biscuit and a snickerdoodle cookie.

It’s apple season and the perfect time to make this cozy dessert. Warm fruit, cinnamon topping, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Does it get any better?!

Apple cobbler in a white bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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Why you’ll love this recipe

Quick: The filling and topping both come together in minutes.

Easy: No fancy techniques or equipment needed.

Flavorful: Warm spices paired with vanilla and lots of fresh apples.

Best topping: The topping is a cross between a buttery biscuit and a snickerdoodle!

Apple cobbler in a white baking dish with a gold spoon.

Recipe overview

*Full recipe below in recipe card*

Apple filling: A combination of sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and apple juice. Adding juice ensures that the apple mixture has plenty of sauce for spooning over each serving.

Sliced cinnamon apples in a glass bowl.

Cobbler topping: This topping is a cross between a buttery biscuit and a snickerdoodle cookie. Stir together flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add melted butter and vanilla and stir until well combined. No need for a mixer – this topping comes together in one bowl in just about a minute.

Apple cobbler topping in a glass bowl with a grey spatula.

Assemble and bake: Scoop the apple filling into an 8×8 baking dish. Press pieces of the topping between your fingers and scatter the pieces on top of the apples. The cobbler will bake for about 50 minutes total.

Apple cobbler in a white square baking dish.

Baking with apples

I like to bake with apples that have a balance of sweet and tart flavors. My favorites are Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji. You can even use a combination of different apples.

Peel the apples and slice them thin. Make sure the apple slices are similar in size for even baking.

Bake the cobbler covered with foil for the first half of bake time, then remove the foil for the remaining bake time. This ensures the apples soften without the topping burning.

Closeup of apple cobbler in a white bowl.

Serving and storage

Allow the cobbler to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. The juices will thicken up a bit as it cools. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Leftovers can be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave. Note: the topping will soften over time.

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Recipe

Apple cobbler in a white bowl topped with vanilla ice cream.

Apple Cobbler

This apple cobbler is made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a topping that tastes like a cross between a fluffy biscuit and a snickerdoodle cookie.
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 5 generous cups sliced peeled apples (see note)
  • ¼ cup apple juice or apple cider
  • 1-3 tablespoons granulated sugar, based on how sweet you want the filling
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

Filling:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Note: apples should be sliced ¼ inch thick or smaller (this is important so that they soften during bake time). Stir until well combined. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish (along with all the juices) and arrange into an even layer.

Topping:

  • In a medium bowl stir together sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter and vanilla (I use a rubber spatula). It will be thick, similar to sugar cookie dough.
  • Take pieces of the topping and press them into flat irregular-shaped pieces, placing the pieces on top of the apples.
  • Lightly spray a piece of foil with nonstick spray and place the foil over the cobbler. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is light golden brown. Place on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

APPLES:
I like to bake with apples that have a balance of sweet and tart flavors. My favorites are: Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji (or a combination).
You will need about 1-½ to 2 pounds of whole apples. Approximately 1 pound and 4 ounces once they have been peeled, cored, and sliced. Slice apples ¼-inch thick or smaller (this is important so that they soften during bake time).
SERVING AND STORAGE:
Allow the cobbler to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. The juices will thicken up a bit as it cools. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Leftovers can be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave. Note: the topping will soften over time.
Recipe adapted from Blackberry Cobbler

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Ashley

    September 09, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    The best fall dessert! Love the topping on this cobbler!

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 10, 2020 at 8:28 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Lisalia

    September 09, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    YUMMY! A classic dessert. I served it with churro ice cream from Kroegers and it was out of this world! Thanks for this yummy and easy recipe!

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 10, 2020 at 8:26 am

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Catherine

    September 26, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    4 stars
    I tried this and it didn’t last long! So easy and delicious. I ate it for breakfast and like it so much I try it again with peaches.

    Reply
  4. Allissia

    June 29, 2023 at 11:08 am

    The apples does not seems to want to get done.

    Reply
    • Allison

      July 03, 2023 at 12:15 pm

      If they’re sliced thin (as mentioned in the notes) they should soften with no problem. Was your baking dish smaller? Perhaps they are crammed into too small of a dish?

      Reply
  5. Gloriann

    September 12, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    I made a few tweaks to mine and it was SO GOOD! I used lemon juice instead of apple juice and added a pinch of nutmeg. Finally I made this crumble with some oats and a few more tablespoons of butter. DELICIOUS even when cold! This recipe is so good. Very proud of what I made and will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 13, 2023 at 8:44 am

      That sounds delicious! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply

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