Apple Cobbler is topped with sweet biscuit like topping and decadent apple filling. Serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best dessert.
Not much beats a classic cobbler for dessert and this apple version is the best. The sweet filling and soft and fluffy topping combine for the Best Cobbler Recipe.
We have even more Apple Desserts including Apple Pie Tacos, Air Fryer Apple Fries and Caramel Apple Slices and more to try. It is the best fall dessert. The kids also love when I make Apple Dumpling Recipe, Apple Cider Cupcakes and Apple Blueberry Pie.
Table of contents
What is a cobbler?
A cobbler has a fruit filling and topping. It does not have a bottom crust like a pie does.
The fruit has various spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and more mixed together. Biscuit like topping makes this so delicious.
Ingredients
Filling
- Large Baking Apples (peeled, cored and cut into ¼ inch slices)
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Small Lemon (juiced)
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
Topping
- All Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Butter (melted)
The entire ingredient list is at the bottom of the page.
How to make Apple Cobbler
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Mix the filling together. Add the filling ingredients into a large bowl. Toss to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
Step 3. Then pour the sliced apples mixture into the baking dish.
Step 4. Combine the topping ingredients. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl.
Step 5. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined. Do not over mix.
Step 6. Sprinkle the topping over the filling in the dish.
Step 7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cobbler to sit for 15-20 minutes and then serve topped with ice cream.
Serving suggestions
We like to enjoy the cobbler warm and topped with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream. he ice cream melts into the warm cobbler for a decadent treat.
You can also top with a drizzle of Caramel Sauce and top with Homemade Whipped Cream.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also leave the cobbler in its original dish. Just be sure to cover it entirely so it is airtight in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave until warmed through. You can also heat in the oven if you want to reheat the entire portion.
We do not suggest freezing this cobbler. The entire dessert with get soggy and gooey as the texture changes. It will turn mushy and not be as appetizing.
It is a quick and easy recipe so it’s best to just whip this up fresh.
Expert Tips
- Apple Slices. Cut the apples all the same size. They will cook more evenly. Don’t cut the apples too thick in this recipe.
- Batter. Only combine the batter until just mixed together. Don’t overmix the ingredients.
- Use multiple types of apples. You can mix and match different variations of apples. We like to use a tart apple combined with a sweeter apple for a really fabulous taste when baking.
- Adjust the seasoning. If you prefer more cinnamon, feel free to add more. It is easy to adjust this to taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baking apples are best to use in cobbler. We love using a combination of sweet and tart apples in this recipe for the best flavor.ย
Fuji, Gala apples, Honey crisp and Golden Delicious are all great sweet apple options.ย Pink Lady, Braeburn, McIntosh and Jonathan apples are all great tart options.ย ย If you prefer a tart apple, try granny smith apples.
Core the apples and then peel the apples. Fresh apples taste amazing in cobbler.
They are both very similar with fruit filling. The topping is where it varies as the texture is different.
Cobbler has a biscuit or cake like topping. It is soft and fluffy.
Whereas a crisp has a crunchier topping. Oats, butter, flour and sometimes nuts make the topping.
This is often the result of storing the cobbler after it’s baked. Cobbler is best enjoyed fresh.
Once covered and stored, the topping can become soggy as it absorbs the moisture.
You can reheat the cobbler in the oven at 350 to help return the topping to its original texture.
You don’t have to peel the apples but we prefer them peeled. The skin makes the apples more tough and harder to chew.
Remove the skin for a tender apple slice and more enjoyable dessert.
Reheat in the oven if you want to make the topping crispy again. Heat at 350 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes or until its heated through.
More Easy Cobbler Recipes
- Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe
- Raspberry Cobbler Recipe
- Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe
- Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
- Chocolate Cobbler Recipe
Try More Apple Recipes
Give this easy apple cobbler recipe a try for a great dessert. Once you make it, come back and leave a comment.
Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 5 Large Baking Apples peeled, cored and cut into ¼ inch slices
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 1 Small Lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
For the Topping:
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the filling ingredients into a large mixing bowl.ย Toss to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
- Then pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- For the topping, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.ย Do not over mix.
- Pour the topping mixing over the apples in the baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cobbler to sit for 15-20 minutes and then serve topped with ice cream and enjoy!
