What’s the best type of apple for this dish?

Firm, tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn hold up well during baking and offer a balanced sweetness. Data from USDA FoodData Central also highlights variations in moisture, firmness, and acidity among apple varieties—factors that help explain why some apples retain their structure better during baking.

Can you make it ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the apple filling and topping separately and store them in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake the dessert when you’re ready to serve it.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To reheat, warm it in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

What’s the difference between cobbler, crisp, and crumble?

While they share similarities, these desserts have distinct differences. Cobblers have a thick, biscuit-like topping, crisps have an oat topping, and crumbles are similar to crisps but without oats.

Apple Cobbler Recipe | Easy Old-Fashioned Homemade Dessert

Description

This Apple Cobbler Recipe is warm, comforting, and incredibly simple to make. Fresh apples are baked with cinnamon, sugar, and butter, then topped with a golden biscuit-style crust that gives this dish its classic, old fashioned apple cobbler flavor. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you want a cozy, homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling

6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cobbler Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Prepare the Apple Base : Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and melted butter. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Make the Cobbler Topping : Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and stir gently. Pour in melted butter and mix lightly.
Assemble the Cobbler : Pour batter over the apple mixture—do not stir.
Bake : Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Serve : Let cool 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use tart apples for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
Do not stir the batter into the apples — this keeps the classic cobbler texture.
For a southern apple cobbler recipe, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scoop (⅛ pan)
Calories: 312 kcal
Sugar: 42 g
Sodium: 116 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 22 mg