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The Ultimate Cozy Apple Cobbler Recipe: Tender Spiced Apples with a Buttery Biscuit Topping

A warm serving of apple cobbler recipe topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.
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Make this easy homemade apple cobbler for a comforting dessert. You get tender, cinnamon-spiced apples under a rich, buttery biscuit topping. It is perfect for fall, holidays, or any cozy night.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, 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
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. To make the buttery cobbler topping, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  6. Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the apple filling. You do not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the apple cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • This recipe is great for a crowd; consider doubling it for a larger gathering.
  • If your topping browns too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

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