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Easy Apple Cobbler - Comforting, Cozy, and Quick

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Apples: 6 medium apples (about 2 to 2.5 pounds), such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith (or a mix)
  • Granulated sugar: For both apples and batter
  • Brown sugar: Light or dark, for deeper flavor in the filling
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Unsalted butter: Melted
  • Milk: Whole milk preferred, but 2% works
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lemon juice: Fresh or bottled, to brighten the apples
  • Cornstarch: Helps thicken the apple juices
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep the dish: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar 3-quart baking dish.
  2. Peel and slice the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Aim for even slices so they cook at the same rate.
  3. Season the apples: In a large bowl, toss the apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg (optional), and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
  4. Make the cobbler batter: In another bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 6 tablespoons melted butter. Stir just until combined. The batter will be thick and spoonable.
  5. Top the apples: Drop spoonfuls of batter over the apples, leaving small gaps. It doesn’t need to cover perfectly; it will spread as it bakes.
  6. Optional sugar sprinkle: For a lightly crisp lid, sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or coarse sugar) over the batter.
  7. Bake: Place the dish on the center rack and bake 40–50 minutes, until the topping is golden and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean. The apple filling should be bubbling around the edges.
  8. Rest and serve: Let the cobbler rest for 10–15 minutes. This helps the juices thicken. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.