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    Apple Cobbler

    Published: September 15, 2019 · Updated: December 5, 2020 · By: Krissy · 22 Comments
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    super easy Apple Cobbler recipe

    Apple Cobbler is one of the easiest and most delicious fall desserts you can make! This recipe uses a variety of fresh apples with a crunchy sweet topping.

    easy fresh apple dessert

    Why this recipe works:

    I've adapted this recipe to use with all sorts of different fruit. Once you find a wonderful cobbler recipe, you'll never need another!

    You'll find that it is not only the easiest homemade cobbler recipe out there, but it is the most delicious!

    All of my cobblers start with a base of fresh fruit and then are covered by the same sweet and crunchy topping.

    How to make apple cobbler:

    This recipe doesn't use bisquick or oatmeal or pie filling. Just a ton of fresh fruit and short list of topping ingredients that you most likely already have on hand.

    1. First step is to peel, core, and cut the apples. I like to slice my apples pretty thin, less than a quarter inch wide, and also chop them into bite sized pieces. I also almost always use a variety of apples when I bake so that I get a combination of sweet and tart, soft and firm, juicy and not-so-juicy.
    2. I toss the apples with some pumpkin pie spice and lemon juice. You can also just use cinnamon if you don't have any pumpkin pie spice.
    3. For the topping, you simply mix 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and one large egg in a bowl. This will turn into a crumbly mixture that gets spread over the fresh apples.
    4. Next you'll slice 6 tablespoons of butter real thin and set the pieces on top of the crumb mixture. That's it! No cutting in with a pastry blender.

    The butter melts as the cobbler bakes and creates a perfectly crisp and crunchy sweet topping. This recipe is so easy that you can memorize it!

    Apple Cobbler process photos

    How many apples?

    This recipe calls for 5 cups of apples, but that doesn't really help when you're grocery shopping.

    Of course, the amount of apple you get will depend on how much skin and core you remove, and I'm pretty good about maximizing the fruit and minimizing the waste (even though the waste all goes to my chickens).

    My rule of thumb is basically one medium sized apple will yield about a cup of peeled sliced apples.

    The larger the apple, the fewer you will need to get a cup. Inversely, the smaller the apple, the more you will need.

    When I bake with apples, I always try to find the largest apples possible because they're the easiest to work with since you have to peel them.

    how to make Apple Cobbler

    Choosing the right apples:

    Whether you're making an apple pie, cobbler, crisp, crumble, or cake, my answer will be the same.

    Use a variety of apples.

    I will always use some kind of combination of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Fuji or Gala. Of course, if I'm given other varieties of apples from friends with overflowing trees, I'll use them too.

    The reason you want to use a variety is because each apple not only offers a different flavor and texture, but the amount of juice will vary too. By using different apples, you'll get the best results!

    Apple Cobbler with scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Everyone loves dessert recipes made with fresh apples! If you like this recipe, you'll definitely want to try my Dutch Apple Pie, Apple Brown Betty, or my Salted Caramel Fresh Apple Cake.

    Other great apple recipes:

    What can you do with lots of apples?

    Have an apple tree (or do your friends have one) that's producing more than you know what to do with? I have a ton of apple recipes!

    • Homemade no sugar Applesauce
    • Hard Cider Caramel Apple Pie
    • Applesauce Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
    • Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
    • Pressure Cooker Pork Roast with Apple Gravy
    • Apple Pecan Bundt Cake
    • Butternut Squash Soup with apples
    easy fresh apple dessert

    Apple Cobbler

    Apple Cobbler is one of the easiest and most delicious fall desserts you can make! This recipe uses a variety of fresh apples with a crunchy sweet topping.
    4.96 from 21 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Scale: 8 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups apples (peeled and thinly sliced (see note))
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
    • 6 tablespoons butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Add apples to a 9x9 baking dish. Toss with lemon juice and cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice).
      cinnamon apples
    • In small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and egg. Mixture will be crumbly and not fully mixed, but do your best. Cover apples with this crumb mixture. Slice butter into very thin slices and spread as evenly as possible on top of cobbler mixture.
      Apple Cobbler before it goes into the oven
    • Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
      apple crumble

    Notes

    • Apples: I prefer to use a variety of apples to give the best taste and texture. Choose from a mixture of sweet and tart. I used a combination of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji and Jonagold (it was what I had on hand but it worked extremely well).
    • This cobbler recipe is excellent on it's own and even better when served warm a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Roxie Lang

      January 04, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      THIS is so VERY YUMMY Mike my husband LOVES it !! Serve warm with Vanilla Icecream !! YUMMY Perfect to bring to an Event !!

      Reply
    2. Annette Pitt

      September 05, 2022 at 7:04 am

      Am trying to find on here.do I use salted or unsalted butter?
      Thanks for your help
      Annette P

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 07, 2022 at 5:23 am

        It doesn't make too much difference with this recipe. If I use unsalted I put a pinch of salt in with the flour, otherwise just use salted butter.

        Reply
    3. Brendan

      October 19, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Can I switch out dark brown sugar for the "sugar" in the recipe? Or perhaps split granulated and brown?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        October 22, 2021 at 4:14 am

        yes!

        Reply
    4. Paulette

      August 30, 2021 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      I do have a question, should I freeze it before cooking? That way when I take it out and cook it it’s nice and hot.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        August 31, 2021 at 10:28 am

        You can freeze it. You'll have to let it thaw before cooking.

        Reply
      • Carol A Keller

        September 29, 2021 at 4:59 pm

        4 stars
        Paulette, I have frozen before baking (my usual) but the crust on this dessert got soggy so think it might work better after baking.........

        Reply
    5. Paulette

      August 30, 2021 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      I was skeptical because it was so simple to make I thought it wouldn’t be that good. But I have to say it is delicious. I’m going to try and freeze some because I have so many fresh apples from our farm that I can’t possibly eat them all. So I’m hoping it freezes well

      Reply
    6. Alyssa

      July 06, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy to make and absolutely delicious!!! Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
    7. Suzanne

      June 25, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      I’m excited to make this delicious dessert tomorrow. I have one question. When I’ve made cobblers before I always melt the butter in my baking dish while the oven preheat. Can you tell me the difference it makes in putting it on top?

      Reply
    8. Frances

      April 06, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Can I make this ahead?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        April 07, 2021 at 7:43 am

        Sure thing! Just prepare and refrigerate until you're ready to cook.

        Reply
        • Leiann

          January 03, 2022 at 12:44 pm

          5 stars
          This is easy and in the oven now. I used brown sugar with the flour mixture. One more easy trick - put your 6T stick of butter in the freezer first. When you are ready for the butter take your cold stick and grate it with your cheese grater and then distribute over the crust. Easy peasy! When I try to make thin slivers of the butter I always wind up wearing most of it! This works so much better for me. Thanks for the simple recipe!

          Reply
    9. Eunice

      February 13, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      Correction, gave you 5 stars for this recipe!

      Reply
    10. Eunice

      February 13, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Best cobbler ever! Tried a few other recipes, but this is one’s the best, just the right sweetness and crispy crust, easy to make. Definitely rate this 5 stars

      Reply
    11. Vicki Webb

      September 23, 2020 at 11:55 am

      I wonder if you can make this with almond flour in place of the all purpose flour? Would love to make a version of this for my daughter, but she is gluten free.

      Reply
    12. Tanya Schroeder

      September 19, 2019 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      I think apple cobblers are one of the best ways to use up apples! I am going to pin this to make later, can't wait@

      Reply
    13. Betsy

      September 19, 2019 at 6:48 am

      5 stars
      I always try to use a variety of apples, too. I believe it helps to complexify the flavor and takes it up a notch! Super easy apple cobble recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
    14. Cheryl S

      September 19, 2019 at 6:12 am

      5 stars
      i made this for dessert last night. It was so easy and delicious it will stay on our fall dessert list!

      Reply
    15. Suzy

      September 18, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of our favorite recipes to make during the fall! It's perfect for feeding a crowd!

      Reply
    16. Jennifer

      September 18, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Craving apple cobbler right now! Looks like I'm going to have to make this! Looks AMAZING.

      Reply

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