This delectable Apple Cobbler Recipe is made from scratch and is full of fresh apples, brown sugar, and warm spices. It quickly comes together and tastes as great as Grandma’s recipe.
It is one of our favorite apple desserts, and I like to serve it with fresh whipped sprinkled with cinnamon or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you like apple pie, apple cake, apple crumble, or apple crisp, you will love this dessert.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this simple and tasty apple cobbler recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dessert that will impress your family and friends. Try it out today.
It is a favorite of family and friends, perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, potlucks, or just because you love apples. This cobbler is best eaten the day it is cooked. However, my family has no trouble devouring the leftovers (if there are any).
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Apples: My favorites are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala, and Granny Smith. Include a variety of those, and you can’t go wrong.
- Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg, but you can also add a few pinches of ground cloves, allspice, or ginger.
- Butter: Unsalted or salted. If using salted butter, reduce the added salt by 1/4 teaspoon.
- Milk: Preferably whole or 2%
- Vanilla extract: For the best flavor, please use the real thing.
How to Make Apple Cobbler
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
First, combine the apple slices, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Toss to coat and set aside. Melt the butter in the baking dish in the oven. Grab a medium bowl and whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Stir the milk and vanilla into the flour mixture. Pour the batter over the melted butter and top with the apple mixture.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It is just that simple to make this fantastic dessert treat!
Preparation Tips
- The best apples for this recipe are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala, and Granny Smith.
- It is best to peel the apples for this dessert. Some apple skins can be thick and tough. I don’t want that in my dessert.
- Top the cobbler with fresh whipped cream, a vanilla ice cream scoop, or a caramel sauce drizzle.
Change It Up
Are you in the mood for a peach cobbler? You can substitute for all or some of the apples and make a mixed fruit cobbler. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination.
- Apricot
- Blueberry
- Blackberry
- Peach
- Plum
- Cranberry
- Cherry
- Strawberry
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or the microwave at 60% for two minutes increments until warm.
To freeze, first fully cool, then double wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven.
Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 5 cups apples peeled cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cobbler Topping
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add butter to a 9 x 13 pan and place in oven to melt. It only takes a few minutes, so keep an eye on it because you don’t want it to be brown or burn. Remove from oven and let cool while you do the other steps.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in milk and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the pan over the butter. Do NOT mix in. Spoon the apple mixture on top. Do NOT mix in.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and set. Serve warm or cold.
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Notes
- The best apples for this recipe are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala, and Granny Smith.
- It is best to peel the apples for this dessert. Some apple skins can be thick and tough. I don’t want that in my dessert.
- Top the cobbler with fresh whipped cream, a vanilla ice cream scoop, or a caramel sauce drizzle.
Nutrition
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Evangeline
This is so delicious! The first time I made it exactly as is, but the second time I made some adjustments to get it exactly to my liking. I increased the amount of vanilla and spices just slightly and cooked the apple topping ingredients over the stove until the apples were half way done cooking and added a corn starch slurry to get it like apple pie filling. I then put this partially cooked and thickened filling into the baking dish on the bottom and topped it with the cake batter which included the melted butter mixed into it. It turns out so much better this way in my opinion. It’s a lot juicier and more appealing for the eye as well.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tips, Evangeline! I am so glad that you liked it!
Angel
This is very good, but I would call it an apple cake. It doesn’t have any of that “apple pie filling” that you find in most cobblers. It’s bread and sliced apples. I will make it again overall.
Rochelle
I’ve tried alot of Apple cobbler recipes but by far this is my favorite. I love the cake like texture mixed in with the apples. This recipe is replacing all the others. Excellent…
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Rochelle! I am so happy that you like it!
Tyler M
I never leave recipe reviews, but I had to make an exception here!! Super easy, delicious. I added about a cup and a half of blueberries also and finished off with a powdered sugar/ milk glaze when it was finished… heavenly!!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Tyler! I am so glad that you liked it. I love blueberries. I will have to try that.
Holley
I made this recipe yesterday because I needed to use up the rest of my bag of apples. It came out just perfectly! I’m definitely making this again real soon!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Holley! So happy that you liked it!
Mahy
I can never say no to an apple cobbler like this. Fantastic recipe and my favorite dessert for sure!
Dina and Bruce
Beth, your recipes are so good. Made this for a dessert for a work party, and everyone raved about it!!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Dina and Bruce!
Chara
Love this recipe and I am making this for our dessert tomorrow. thanks for sharing
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Chara!
Paula
This apple cobbler tasted just like the one at my favorite hometown cafe! Delish!!
Marie
Just so delicious! I’ll definitely be making this again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Marie! So glad that you liked the apple cobbler!
Jon
Good shot right here!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jon!
Mimi
I love apple desserts! This apple cobbler was a hit with my family and I really loved that it was easy to make. Thank you, Beth!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Mimi!
Bobby
This cobbler turned out amazing and it really was easy to make. I love an old fashioned apple cobbler! Thank you!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Bobby!
Taylor K
I made this apple cobbler for dessert last night and it was incredible! Definitely a new favorite! We loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Taylor! So glad that you liked it!
Charlotte L
This was some of the best apple cobbler I’ve ever tried. I’ll be making it again soon!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it Charlotte!
Shelby
This apple cobbler is classic comfort, and feels healthier than most desserts too. Yum!