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Baked Apple Cobbler

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This easy baked apple cobbler is a warm, cinnamon-spiced dessert with tender apples and a golden biscuit topping—perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings. It comes together quickly and is endlessly customizable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup milk (whole, almond, or oat)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. In a medium bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice until well coated.
  3. Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Dot the top with diced butter.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the topping.
  5. Add cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
  7. Drop spoonfuls of cobbler topping over apples. The topping will spread as it bakes.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly. If topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  9. Check for doneness: fruit should be tender and topping crisp at the edges, soft in the middle.
  10. Let cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to set.

Notes

Use tart apples for best texture and flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a GF blend and cornstarch in the filling. For dairy-free, use vegan margarine and plant-based milk. Slice apples uniformly for even baking. Sprinkle coarse sugar on topping for extra crunch. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers keep well and taste even better the next day.

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