Description
This Old-Fashioned Apple Cobbler features a comforting apple and cinnamon filling topped with golden, fluffy biscuits. It is a simple, heartwarming dessert perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium baking apples (about 6 cups), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or plant-based butter)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 0.75 cup cold milk (whole, 2 percent, or almond milk)
- 1 egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water), optional
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour (or cornstarch), cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Toss until apples are evenly coated. Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Make Biscuit Dough: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the very cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Gradually add cold milk, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms (add 1-2 Tbsp more milk if dough is too dry). Do not overmix.
- Assemble Cobbler: Dollop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the apple mixture, leaving small gaps for steam to escape. Gently brush with the optional egg wash for a golden top.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until apple filling is visibly bubbly around the edges and biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through in the center.
Notes
Use crisp, in-season apples and very cold butter for best results (freezing butter for 10 minutes helps). Ensure apples are well-coated with flour or cornstarch to prevent a soggy bottom. Do not overmix biscuit dough. If browning unevenly, tent with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking. Consider reducing sugar or using whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx 100g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: apple cobbler, old-fashioned, biscuit topping, dessert, easy, family recipe, comfort food, baking, cinnamon, nutmeg