Delicious Homemade Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon and Vanilla Recipe
This classic Apple Cobbler recipe features tender apple slices baked with a spiced, buttery topping. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Filling:
- 4 pounds apples peeled, cored, and sliced to 1/4-inch thickness (1.8kg)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar (73g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes (56g)
Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted (56g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning and add a fresh citrus flavor. Stir in the light brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Dot the top with small cubes of cold unsalted butter for richness.
- Make the Topping: In another large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly. Pour in the whole milk and melted unsalted butter, mixing gently with a spatula just until the flour is moistened. The mixture will be slightly lumpy; do not overmix. Scatter this topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish, ensuring it covers most of the apples but doesn’t have to be completely sealed.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling at the edges, indicating it is cooked through. This baking step melds the flavors and creates that classic cobbler texture with a crisp topping and soft filling.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. This cooling period allows the juices to thicken slightly for a velvety texture. Serve warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.
- Store Leftovers: Cover any leftover cobbler and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat portions before serving if desired.
Notes
- Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the apple juices thicken, preventing a runny texture.
- Using fresh lemon juice on the apples keeps them from browning and adds a subtle tartness that balances the sweetness.
- The topping does not need to completely cover the apples, as this encourages the fruit to bubble through and caramelize around the edges.
- For an extra touch, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers refrigerated, covered, for up to 5 days, and reheat before serving.
