Description

Apple Cinnamon Cobbler blends tart Granny Smith apples with cozy cinnamon and nutmeg under a tender, buttery topping. This simple, crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for sharing on a chilly evening or serving at any gathering.

Ingredients

5 lbs Granny Smith apples (about 9 cups peeled and thinly sliced)

½ cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup packed brown sugar

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ teaspoon nutmeg

1½ teaspoons cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

2½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

1½ cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup buttermilk

1 egg

½ cup cold butter, cut into chunks

2 tablespoons sugar (granulated or mix with demerara for crunch)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and thinly slice the apples until you have about 9 cups.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the apples and sprinkle the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt evenly. Drizzle the vanilla extract over the apples and gently stir to coat. Press the apples down evenly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1½ cups sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter (or fork) to mix until the dough is shaggy with a few dry spots remaining.
Spoon the topping over the apple layer. Dot the top with chunks of cold butter and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over it for extra crispness.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the topping is light brown and the filling is bubbling. If desired, broil for 1–3 minutes to achieve a crisp finish—watch closely.
Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

To balance tartness, you can swap half the Granny Smith apples for Honeycrisp or Fuji apples.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty twist before baking.
A splash of bourbon or apple brandy in the filling adds rich depth.
For a gluten-free option, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend in both the filling and topping.
Adding a teaspoon of lemon or orange zest brightens the flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes (plus optional 1–3 minutes broil)
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg