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Easy Homemade Apple Cobbler

A warm, cozy homemade apple cobbler with tender apples, cinnamon, and a golden buttery topping. Perfect for holidays or comforting desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Cobbler Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg

For Serving (Optional)

  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven:Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so the cobbler bakes evenly.
  • Prepare the Apple Filling:In a large bowl, mix sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice. Toss gently until well coated. Let the mixture rest while you prepare the topping.
  • Make the Topping:In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
  • Add Wet Ingredients:Combine melted butter and milk in another bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir just until blended. A few lumps are fine.
  • Assemble:Spread the apple mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon the batter over the apples and gently spread it. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
  • Bake:Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
  • Cool and Serve:Let the cobbler rest for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Frozen apples work well—just thaw first.
  • Brown sugar adds a rich caramel depth to the topping.
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle nuts over the batter before baking.
  • Best enjoyed warm but also delicious chilled.