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Classic Easy Apple Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

A warm slice of apple cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate.
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Follow this simple recipe for a classic apple cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a buttery, golden-brown biscuit topping. This comforting dessert is quick to make and perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large 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
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing top)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Dot the top of the apples with the 1/4 cup of cold butter pieces.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup of sugar for the topping.
  5. Cut in the 1/2 cup of cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  6. Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping evenly over the apple filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
  10. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute some of the apples with pears.
  • If you prefer a crispier topping, you can roll the dough out and cut it into rounds or strips instead of dropping spoonfuls.
  • This dessert tastes best served warm, allowing the spices and butter to meld with the soft apples.

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