Enjoy this delicious apple cobbler recipe no matter the season! Warm, bubbly cinnamon apples topped with a golden buttery biscuit topping, the perfect dessert.
Apple season calls for warm spiced apple recipes! Try our Apple Turnovers or Apple Cider also!
APPLE COBBLER RECIPE
This apple cobbler is perfect no matter the season, but a must during apple season! Bubbly, warm cinnamon apples filled with a biscuit like topping, baked to perfection. Pair this apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream for the best fall dessert. Not only is this apple cobbler delicious, but it is also easy to make and will be loved by everyone!
APPLE COBBLER VS APPLE CRISP– Although these two desserts are similar the main difference is that cobbler has a sweet biscuit topping and apple crisp has a crunchy oat topping.
WHAT YOU NEED-
APPLE FILLING
- Apples– You want to use a mix of sweet and tangy apples when baking! Great choices for cobblers, crisps, and pies include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, Jonathan, and Braeburn.
- Sugar– To sweeten the apple filling, this recipe used both granulated sugar and brown sugar. Either light or dark brown sugar works, but we prefer dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- Cornstarch– To give you a thick, bubbly apple filling you want to use cornstarch.
- Cinnamon– Ground cinnamon adds warm spice. You can also substitute pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice.
- Vanilla– A splash of vanilla extract enhances the flavor.
- Lemon– You can use either fresh lemon juice or lemon zest. This gives the apple filling some zesty flavors.
- Butter– Either unsalted or salted butter can be used.
BISCUIT TOPPING
- Flour– You want to use good quality all-purpose flour for the biscuit topping. My go-to flour is Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose flour.
- Sugar– To lightly sweeten the biscuit topping, this recipe calls for granulated sugar.
- Baking Powder– Baking powder is what helps the biscuit topping to become fluffy and flakey.
- Salt– Enhances flavor without making the topping taste salty.
- Cinnamon– Adds a touch of spice and sweetness to the biscuits.
- Butter– Be sure to use cold unsalted butter for the biscuit batter. If you only have salted butter, just take out the salt from the mixture.
- Milk– Whole milk works best for a rich, flavorful biscuit dough.
HOW TO MAKE APPLE COBBLER
This easy apple cobbler recipe comes together in no time!
- Preheat the oven.
- Wash, pit and peel the apples and then slice into thin slices, about 1/8 inches thick. (Be sure to slice the pieces into even sized slices for even baking.)
- Add the sliced apples and the rest of the ingredients for the filling into a 9×13 casserole dish or cast-iron skillet. Toss until the apples are fully coated.
- Add cubed butter over all the apples.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients for the biscuit batter. Add the cubed butter and with a pastry blender or with your hands, crumble the butter into a clumpy mixture form. (It’s okay if you still have chunks of butter.)
- Pour in the milk and mix just until incorporated and a thick batter forms. Do NOT overmix.
- Scoop the biscuit dough over the apples, leaving small gaps for the fruit to bubble through.
- Bake the apple cobble until the biscuit topping is golden and filling is bubbly. Let the cobbler cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
APPLE COBBLER VARIATIONS
Level up this simple apple cobbler recipe by adding different things to this dessert! Here are some different apple cobbler ideas that you can try:
- Apple Pear Cobbler– This is a great fall dessert idea! Swap half of the apples for sliced pears for a delicious apple pear filling.
- Crunchy Apple Cobbler– Add your favorite nuts to the filling for a crunchy apple filling. Use chopped pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds.
- Apple Berry Cobbler– Take out some of the apples and switch it out for berries like blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Cranberry Apple Cobbler– For a winter dessert, make this cobbler but add cranberries! Swap some of the apples for fresh or frozen cranberries for the ultimate sweet and tart cobbler filling.
SERVING IDEAS
Pair this delicious cinnamon apple cobbler with the right sides to elevate this dessert! Here are some great ways to serve this cobbler:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Caramel Drizzle
- Whipped Cream
- Plain
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No, you do not have to peel the apples if you don’t want to. I like to peel some and leave some unpeeled. This is based on your preference!
You can use either a 9×13 baking dish or a 12- or 10-inch cast iron skillet to make this apple cobbler.
I recommend that you try sweet cinnamon biscuit topping, but you can also use pre-made Pillsbury biscuits for the topping.
This cobbler is great to make ahead of time! Once cooled, cover and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also keep it on the counter, at room temp for 1-2 days.
You can totally make this and serve the next day, just be sure to reheat in the oven! Cover with foil and reheat at 350F until warmed through.
Yes, you can totally cut the apples into small bite size cubes!
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Apple Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
Apple Cinnamon Filling-
- 2 lbs fresh apples (about 8 cups) sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter cubed
Biscuit Topping-
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 stick unsalted butter cold & cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Peel and pit the apples then slice into even sized slices, about 1/8 inches thick.
- Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice to the baking dish or cast-iron skillet. (Use a 9×13 casserole dish or 10- or 12-inch cast iron skillet.)
- Toss until all the apples are fully coated and spread to lay flat in the dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the cubed cold butter and with a pastry blender or your hands, crumble the butter into a clumpy mixture. (It’s okay if you still have chunks of butter.)
- Pour in the milk and mix just until incorporated and a thick batter forms. Do NOT overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, add scoops of the batter over all the apple filling. (It’s okay if there are some areas open, that will allow the apples to bubble through.)
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 45-55 minutes or until biscuit topping is slightly golden, and apple filling is bubbly.
- Remove and allow the apple cobbler to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.
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