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Easy Apple Cobbler

Aug 16, 2022 · 31 Comments

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Easy Apple Cobbler recipe with a sweet soft cake topping over tart, buttery spiced apples. This delightful, sweet Fall apple treat that will quickly become a family favorite.

Apple Cobbler on a black plate with a scoop of ice cream on top. Linen napkin and apples are behind the plate

Easy Apple Cobbler

Well Summer is officially over for us. My kids except the baby are back to school. It's rainy, chilly, and the leaves are changing.

While I'm reluctant to put away the grill for the season, I know that it's that time here in the Midwest, and I now have visions of apples and cinnamon and Fall in my head.

So we're going to start with the baking season with this absolutely perfect and ridiculously easy apple cobbler recipe.

Imagine with me. Buttery cinnamon apples tucked under a soft cake cobbler with more cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. The smell of cinnamon spices and sweet apples drifting through your cozy house.

Yup. It's officially (unofficially) Fall. Time to get baking! Your senses will thank you.

Top with ice cream for a perfect warm, spiced Fall dessert.

What's the Difference Between an Apple Cobbler, Apple Crisp, and Apple Crumble?!

What's the difference?! Is there even a difference? Yes, there actually is, though it's subtle, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

All three are baked fruit desserts. The difference is in the

topping!

  • Cobbler will have a cake or biscuit-like topping, depending on the region they're made. They will all however have some sort of dough or batter on top that turns cake-y when baked. This apple cobbler recipe will use a thin pancake-like batter and bake up soft and finely crumbed.
  • Crisp is topped with a flour, sugar, and oat mixture. Sometimes nuts are also added. When it's baked, the topping "crisps" up and becomes crunchy, thus the name.
  • Crumble is now used interchangeably with crisp. However, it traditionally had a similar crumbly topping like a crisp, but with no oats.
Overhead picture of apple cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream on a plate surrounded by a linen napkin and fresh apples

What are the Best Apples to Use for Apple Cobbler?

The best apples for cobbler are just your classic baking apples. The most common baking apples are Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, because of their slight tartness and their ability to keep shape when baking.

Braeburn, Cortland, and Jonagold are some more options that are great for baking, but I usually have a more difficult time finding these varieties outside of an actual orchard.

I use Granny Smith apples most often because they're easy to find, and very cost effective.

Stay away from "dessert" or "eating" apples such as Delicious (red and golden), Gala, Fuji, and McIntosh. These apples are softer and sweeter and will not hold up well in baking (though they do make great applesauce!)

Should I Peel the Apples?

If you want! I prefer to peel mine, but it's a matter of preference.

It's not necessary, but when you bake an apple the flesh becomes very soft, while the skin will remain intact. This sometimes leads to a difference in texture when you get a bite with skin versus without.

But if it doesn't bother you or you're short on time, you can go ahead and skip the apple peeling and your cobbler will still come out amazing!

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Apple cobbler on a black plate topped with vanilla ice cream

Easy Apple Cobbler

Easy Apple Cobbler recipe with a sweet soft cake topping over tart, buttery spiced apples. This delightful, sweet Fall apple treat that will quickly become a family favorite.
4.96 from 21 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: Apple Cobbler, Easy Apple Cobbler
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

For the Apples

  • 8-12 medium baking apples (see notes above) peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup butter melted

For the Cobbler

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a 9"x13" baking dish, add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss gently to coat.
  • Pour lemon juice and melted butter over top of spiced apples.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • While apples are baking, prepare the cobbler batter. Add flour, sugar, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add milk and vanilla. Whisk again until combined. Set aside.
  • Mix remaining cinnamon and sugar for topping in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • When apples are done baking, pour cobbler batter on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Bake at 375° for about 30-35 minutes, until cobbler is cooked through, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream!
  • Drizzle each serving with a little caramel sauce for an especially pretty plate.
  • The batter will be runny! It's supposed to be like that, so don't worry!
  • Make Ahead: Make and bake cobbler per recipe instructions. Allow to fully cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30-60 minutes before serving to allow to come to room temperature, or microwave individual servings for 30-60 seconds to lightly warm before serving.
  • Storage: Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer Directions: Cover and freeze the baked cobbler for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    August 21, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Looks absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!

    Reply
  2. Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says

    August 21, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I love this simple recipe! And just in time for apple season. I would love to have you visit and link up at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party Sundays at noon EST on Ava's Alphabet.

    Reply
  3. Karly says

    August 23, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    Easy apple cobbler? Now that's dangerous. I need about 5 of these dished in my life ASAP!

    Reply
  4. Brooke Grangard says

    August 24, 2016 at 7:59 am

    These look really yummy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Suzie from Munchkin Time says

    August 24, 2016 at 11:25 am

    This looks really delicious! Thank you Michelle for posting this awesome recipe! - Suzie

    Reply
  6. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

    August 25, 2016 at 10:44 am

    What a delicious and easy fall dessert!

    Reply
  7. Heidi says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Love that you made these in individual ramekins! Very fun and Yumo!

    Reply
  8. The Better Baker says

    August 26, 2016 at 7:40 am

    YUM! I love cooking with apples too...and am thinking I'll have to make this tasty recipe today. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Have a delicious weekend.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 27, 2016 at 7:47 am

      Thanks! You too! And let me know how it goes if you try it!

      Reply
  9. Valerie says

    August 26, 2016 at 11:33 am

    What a delicious fall dessert. As much as I dislike fall (because then that means winter is right around the corner) I do love the smell of fall baking in my home.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 27, 2016 at 7:45 am

      Yeah, I'm not much of a winter person either, especially after Christmas. But I totally agree. Love the smell of cinnamon and baking during the Fall 🙂 <3

      Reply
  10. Alisha Rodrigues says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:58 am

    I need to go buy some apples to make this one .. Gotta be a favorite among my kids .. Loving the images too

    Reply
  11. Amanda Marie Boyle says

    September 11, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    Fantastic recipe! I usually just do pie, but my husband loved the switch to cobbler.

    Reply
  12. Andrea Metlika says

    September 11, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    I love how easy this is to make and Its totally drool worthy!

    Reply
  13. Beth says

    September 11, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    Yummy! This looks so delicious and tasty! My family is going to love this recipe!

    Reply
  14. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    September 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!

    Reply
  15. Shelley says

    September 14, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    I think I'm feeling much the same way as you are. Not quite ready to stop all the fun summer grilling ... yet with the chill in the air, it's definitely reminding me that I need to let go of summer and embrace all the deliciousness of apple season! And this deliciously EASY apple cobbler recipe is the perfect nudge to do it! So simple, and such perfect fall comfort food! Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  16. Emmeline says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    Oooh this looks yummy and I can tell just from the pictures how much this smells like fall!! So ready to bake this on a rainy fall day.

    Reply
  17. veenaazmanov says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    This is definitely a delicious and flavorful dessert. Something unique and special. I love the Topping too. Yum. Best try this weekend.

    Reply
  18. Andrea Metlika says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    So much easier than I thought to make. It looks perfectly delicious!

    Reply
  19. Maria San Juan says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    This looks really yummy! And surprisingly easy to make, too! This is so going to my Sunday menu this week.

    Reply
  20. Kristine says

    August 16, 2022 at 12:34 pm

    So...I usually make an excuse not to make apple cobbler, but when I found your recipe and it seemed easy, I had to try it. It was easy, and also incredibly good! Thanks for changing my mind. 😁

    Reply
  21. Mirlene says

    August 16, 2022 at 12:45 pm

    These are one of the best apple cobblers I've had. Its easy to make and so delicious as a treat whenever!

    Reply
  22. Angela says

    August 16, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    This is so good and so easy to make! Came together quick and was an instant hit with my family.

    Reply
  23. Gwynn Galvin says

    August 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm

    This recipe is at the top of our list of what we will be making after we go apple picking this year! Yum!

    Reply
  24. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    August 16, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    Made this at the weekend when we had family over and it was a big hit. Will definitely make again as it was so easy and delicious!

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    September 12, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    This is the perfect recipe to welcome autumn, I love those spiced apples!

    Reply
  26. MJ says

    September 12, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    This turned out to be such a yummy fall dessert! We had so many apples from our apple tree this year and this is a great recipe to help enjoy them all.

    Reply
  27. Tayler says

    September 12, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    I made this cobbler over the weekend and it’s already gone! We all loved it so much!

    Reply
  28. Carmen says

    November 23, 2024 at 8:12 pm

    After I made the cobbler, exactly as written except I halved the recipe, We found it to be too sweet. There's too much cinnamon, especially with the sugar and cinnamon topping.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 25, 2024 at 8:54 am

      I'm sorry it wasn't your favorite. My family really loves it, so much so that my teenagers actually learned to make this and the peach cobbler themselves when they were in 4th grade! Anyway, thanks for trying, and I hope you find one that suits your tastes better.

      Reply

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