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Easy Classic Apple Cobbler with Buttery Topping

A close-up shot of a warm, gooey serving of apple cobbler with a crumbly topping and rich caramel sauce.
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Make this simple apple cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples covered with a rich, buttery biscuit topping. This is a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for the filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (for the topping)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top of the apples evenly with the 2 tablespoons of small butter pieces reserved for the filling.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar.
  5. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the milk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the apple filling, leaving small gaps between the mounds.
  8. Brush the tops of the dough mounds lightly with the beaten egg.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a caramel apple cobbler variation, drizzle 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over the apples before adding the topping.
  • Serve this warm dessert with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • If you prefer a crisper topping, you can roll the dough out and cut it into squares instead of dropping spoonfuls.

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