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The Ultimate Easy, Buttery Apple Cobbler Recipe with Cinnamon Biscuit Topping

A warm slice of apple cobbler recipe topped with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate.
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Make this easy apple cobbler recipe for a warm, comforting dessert. It features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples under a rich, buttery biscuit topping. This homemade apple cobbler tastes better than store-bought and is perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the water evenly over the apples.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  6. Pour the buttermilk over the flour mixture and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the apple filling. The topping does not need to cover the apples completely; gaps are fine.
  8. Sprinkle the coarse sugar over the topping.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  10. Let the apple cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best results with the topping, make sure your butter is very cold when you cut it into the dry ingredients.
  • If you prefer a slightly tangier filling, use Granny Smith apples exclusively.
  • Serve this warm apple dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort treat.

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