Apple Cinnamon Cobbler
Apple Cinnamon Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert made with spiced apples and baked beneath a golden, buttery topping. Use your favorite baking apples and serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream!
Best Apple Cobbler
I grew up in Iowa and lived in the Twin Cities for a couple of years, so many fall days were spent at the apple orchards. Picking apples is such a sweet memory for me, and I almost ALWAYS 1) ate too many apples as I picked them, and 2) put too many apples in my basket.
I vividly recall bringing a BUSHEL of them back to our apartment one day and Mike rolling his eyes. Just like a kid in a candy store, I couldn’t contain myself. So what was I to do with so many apples for just two of us?
B A K E !
As you may recall, I have a Skillet Peach Cobbler recipe too. It’s very similar to this one, except for quantities and of course, that one has peaches instead of apples. Both are delish, and I think the peach is naturally a juicier final product. But both are equally amazing.
Why We Love This Recipe:
- SIMPLE TO MAKE – This apple cobbler uses simple ingredients and includes two short bake times.
- DELICIOUS FLAVOR – You’ll love the taste of the soft cinnamon apples plus the cake-like cobbler topping. Double this one for a larger group and be prepared to hear the oohs and aahs!
- PERFECT FALL DESSERT – Apples are the epitome of fall flavors and this one will not disappoint! We’re a fan of enjoying plain crisp apples (especially from orchards) and all of the cobblers, crisps, cakes, and muffins!
Ingredients Used:
- apples
- lemon
- cornstarch, baking powder, salt
- sugars – brown sugar and granulated sugar
- all-purpose flour
- cinnamon
- butter
- vanilla extract
How to make Apple Cinnamon Cobbler:
Step 1
Prepare the apples. Peel and slice the apples, and add to a mixing bowl. Then add the fresh lemon juice and stir.
Step 2
Add sweetener to apples. To the sliced apples, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and corn starch – and mix well. Pour into a 9×9 baking dish.
Step 3
Bake the apples. Bake the apples for about 20 minutes on 400 degrees. This will ensure that the apples are soft.
Step 4
Prepare the topping. In a mixing bowl, combine the topping ingredients – the flour, both sugars, baking powder, and salt. Then add the vanilla extract and melted butter and stir well.
Step 5
Add topping to apples. Add topping mixture to the partially baked apples. You can use your fingers to add it. Then add some sparkling sugar to the top.
Step 6
Bake. Finish the cobbler by baking for another 20-25 minutes. If the topping starts to get too brown, you can cover it with foil for part of the baking time.
Step 7
Serve. Serve this delicious apple cobbler with scoops of vanilla ice cream! Best eaten warm out of the oven!
I recommend serving this cobbler with our Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Cinnamon Ice Cream for the BEST combo!
My Favorite Baking Apples:
I normally use a variety of apples for my cobbler. In this instance, I used three Fuji and two Granny Smith, but I’ve also made it with others too. Since I’m a Texan now, I go with whatever looks good at the grocery store and change it up almost every time.
- Braeburn
- Fuji
- Gala
- Granny Smith
- Honeycrisp
- Jonathan
- Pink Lady
Recipe FAQs:
There is a difference between apple crisp and apple cobbler. Apple crisp (like its name) has a crispy crumble topping made with oatmeal. The topping for apple cobbler is generally a smooth batter that is poured on top of the apple filling and bakes more cake-like.
I personally prefer to peel the apples for apple cobbler. But of course, you CAN leave them on. Just be aware that the skin doesn’t break down during baking and can make for a tougher texture.
This recipe doesn’t do especially well when frozen. The cobbler topping can get quite mushy, and the apple texture isn’t the best after freezing. Since this is such a quick dessert to make, I always recommend making it fresh!
I prefer to par-bake the apples as the recipe states. This will guarantee a soft cobbler, especially if you cut the apples thicker than normal.
For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples to create complex flavor and texture in your baked goods.
Healthy benefits of apples:
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – I’m not sure who came up with that, but I’ve used it several times with the boys over the years. Apples have powerful healthy benefits, and it’s best to eat the whole thing – both flesh and skin. I think I’ve even eaten a seed or two in my day. 🙂
- Apples aid in weight loss. With an average calorie count of only 80 each, you can afford to eat two.
- Apples are heart healthy. High in soluble fiber, they help lower cholesterol.
- They are good for your gut health, as the pectin feeds the good bacteria.
- Apple juice may benefit our brain in old age, by preventing the decline of neurotransmitters that are involved in memory.
Other Delicious Apple Recipes:
Fall is here and we’re ready for all the delicious apple recipes.
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xoxo ~Sue
Apple Cinnamon Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
For the apples:
- 5 large baking apples – peeled and sliced
- 1/2 fresh lemon – freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter – melted
- sparkling sugar – for topping
- vanilla ice cream to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the apples. Peel and slice the apples, and add to a mixing bowl. Then add the fresh lemon juice and stir.5 large baking apples, 1/2 fresh lemon
- Add sweetener to apples. To the sliced apples, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and corn starch – and mix well. Pour into a 9×9 baking dish.1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Bake the apples. Bake the apples for about 20 minutes on 400 degrees. This will ensure that the apples are soft.
- Prepare the topping. In a mixing bowl, combine the topping ingredients – the flour, both sugars, baking powder, and salt. Then add the vanilla extract and melted butter and stir well.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Add topping to apples. Add topping mixture to the partially baked apples. You can use your fingers to add it. Then add some sparkling sugar to the top.sparkling sugar
- Bake. Finish the cobbler by baking for another 20-25 minutes. If the topping starts to get too brown, you can cover it with foil for part of the baking time.
- Serve. Serve this delicious apple cobbler with scoops of ice cream! Best eaten warm out of the oven!vanilla ice cream to serve
Notes
- Use your favorite baking apples – Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jonathan, etc.
- Instead of using one kind of apple, feel free to mix a few different kinds.
- I recommend serving this cobbler with our Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Cinnamon Ice Cream for the BEST combo!
- You could also double this recipe and use a 9×13 baking dish.
Please clarify the recipe. You’ve listed powder as an ingredient; I’ve assumed you mean baking powder, however the instructions say to mix the baking soda. Help, please.
Sorry, that should be baking powder.
I made this tonight and it was so good but what I want to know when I made the topping and added water was it supposed to make a spreadable top or drop it by spoonfuls on top of apples but we’ll make it again and my husband loved it
I’m so glad you enjoyed this dessert, Terry!
So easy to make and so delicious
So glad you enjoyed it Rick!
This was absolutely delicious! It’s also quicker than some of the cobbler recipes I’ve seen. I will for sure make this again, my whole family loves it!
Hi Jasmine! I’m so happy to hear this. Thanks for your feedback!
It was soooo good the first time that I made it again this week!
Yay!! Make it again next week too! 🙂
Another great hit! It was super easy to make (especially since I cheated and didn’t remove the apple peels!) ? We barely had enough leftovers for the lunch boxes today! Mike is right…warm, out of the oven, with vanilla ice cream is awesome! BTW… I love the twisted wooden spoon in the photo!
Thank you Cathy! So glad you and your family enjoyed it!! 🙂
Yes! This looks amazing and can’t wait to try!
Thanks Karly! I hope you do!
Looks soooooo good! And with a scoop of vanilla ice cream – to die for ♥
I love fall and Apple Cinnamon Cobbler. Instruction # 7 is also key!
Why of course!! 🙂