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Apple Pie Cobbler Recipe

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This Apple Pie Cobbler is a delightful combination of tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples cooked on the stovetop and topped with a soft, buttery biscuit dough baked to golden perfection. Served warm with optional pecans and caramel sauce, it offers a comforting twist on classic apple pie with the ease of a cobbler.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, plus 10–15 minutes resting
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop and Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Filling

  • 7 cups peeled, thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • ⅛ tsp ground allspice
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water

Topping

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

Optional

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup caramel sauce made without alcohol

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 12-inch oven-safe skillet, combine the sliced apples, sugar, ½ cup water, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, and kosher salt. Cook this mixture over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften and release their juices.
  2. Thicken the filling: Stir in the cornstarch mixture (2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water) and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the apples well. Once thickened, remove the skillet from the heat to stop the cooking process.
  3. Make the topping dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the buttermilk and alcohol-free vanilla flavoring, stirring just until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
  4. Assemble the cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the hot apple filling in the skillet, leaving a few gaps to allow steam to escape during baking. If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the dough topping for added texture.
  5. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
  6. Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it stand for 10–15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken fully. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving if you like.

Notes

  • Allow the cobbler to rest for 10–15 minutes after baking to let the filling set and thicken properly.
  • You can omit the pecans and caramel sauce for a simpler version or to accommodate allergies.
  • Use a 12-inch oven-safe skillet for cooking and baking to ensure even heat distribution and convenient preparation.
  • Using Granny Smith apples provides a nice tart balance to the sweet cinnamon-spiced filling.

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