This easy apple cobbler bakes juicy cinnamon apples over a buttery batter that turns golden and crisp at the edges. Serve warm with ice cream for a cozy dessert.
2tbspunsalted butter, cut into small piecesfor the filling
4tbspunsalted butter, meltedfor the pan
1cupall-purpose flour
0.75cupgranulated sugarfor the batter
1.5tspbaking powder
0.25tspfine sea salt
0.75cupwhole milkroom temperature if possible
1tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat oven to 350°F. Add 4 tbsp melted butter to a 9x13-inch baking dish and warm until sizzling.
Toss apples with lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch; set aside to juice.
Whisk flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Stir in milk and vanilla until a smooth batter forms.
Pour batter into the hot, buttered dish without stirring it into the butter.
Scatter apple mixture evenly over the batter and dot with the 2 tbsp cold butter; do not stir.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and juices bubble. Rest 10 minutes.
Serve warm. Add vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if you like.
Notes
Variation: Swap 1 cup of the apples for fresh berries, or add a pinch of cardamom with the cinnamon. Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; rewarm at 325°F until heated through.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.