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Easy Classic Apple Cobbler

A warm serving of apple cobbler topped with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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A simple recipe for a comforting apple cobbler featuring cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery biscuit topping, 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 (for apples)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for apples)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. 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. Dot the top of the apples evenly with the cold butter pieces.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the cold milk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough mixture over the top of the apples, leaving small gaps between the mounds so the filling bubbles up.
  8. If desired, brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg for extra browning.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  10. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly tart apples for the best texture and flavor balance.
  • For a richer topping, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
  • If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.

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