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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Elise
Apple anything is a great choice. This was delicious. It is a new family favorite dessert!
Tevro
I’m trying to figure out what I did wrong. The topping part never rose the top so mine kind of turned out like an apple deep dish pizza. We used oat milk instead of regular milk so I’m wondering if maybe the lack of protein and fat content kept the dough from rising?
Beth Pierce
Possibly. I do not bake with oat milk so I am not familiar with it.
Nicki
The best apple cobbler recipe I have tried. This is a new family favorite and one recipe we will make over and over again. Thank you!
Rosey
There’s something about a nice apple filling this time of year. It just seems like a right of passage into Fall.
Sally
This was amazing. The perfect fall recipe with the soft texture of the apple with its juice and a nice crunchy crumb topping. We loved it. I wonder if this would work with pears?
Chloe
Oh this was so easy and delicious! My inlaws loved it and they want me to make it again for Thanksgiving! Thanks for the great recipe.
Laurie
This was especially delicious with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream. Thanks for the great recipe. I can’t wait to make it again.
Gervin
This is a great recipe! I’d love to add this to to my xmas dishes list! It was so delicious!
Marysa
I have some apples from when we went apple picking that are starting to get a little wrinkly. This will be a great way to use them up!
Ben
This cobbler is really good! It reminds me of the cobbler my Mama Ruby used to make when I was a kid. 100% recommend.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ben! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
dina
Served this with vanilla ice cream! So tasty! And easy! I love anything apple!
dina and bruce miller
Loved this dessert! Have it pinned to my apple board! Gonna be making it again soon!
Andrea
A fabulous Fall Recipe. Simple ingredients and easy to make, this cobbler is a big hit in my house. Thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth
Perfect timing to share this apple cobbler recipe. Bring on all the fall flavors. This is absolutely delish!
Carrie Robinson
One of my favorite desserts to make during apple season! 🙂 Can’t wait to try this version soon.
Sharon Chen
One of the best quick desserts I prepared and it did not let me down! Thanks!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine. Sharon!