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Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler is one of our favorite fall desserts made with fresh apples and a fluffy cobbler topping. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and it will taste just like grandma’s!

This Easy Apple Cobbler is a tried and true family favorite. It’s a cozy dessertrecipeand you likely have all of the ingredients in your kitchen.

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This is classic cobbler.I adapted this recipe from the one my Mother-in-law gave me from an old cookbook. The cookbook calls it “Don’t Stir Pudding” because you pour everything into the pan without stirring.

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Ingredients for Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe

  • Apples
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Milk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Baking Powder

Step by Step Directions for Apple Cobbler

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  1. Peel and core the apples and cut into bite-sized chunks. Combine with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Melt butter and pour into baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together: flour and sugar.
  4. Add milk and vanilla and stir just until combined.
  5. Mix in baking powder, just until combined.
  6. Pour batter over melted butter, do not stir.
  7. Add apple mixture evenly over batter. Do not stir.
  8. Bake until edges are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
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Find the exact measurements and printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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Recipe Notes for the Best Apple Cobbler

  • Best Apples for Cobbler: I like to use gala apples, granny smith and honey crisp are also favorites. Any firm apple will work. If you are using a tart apple, like granny smith, increase the brown sugar to 2/3 cup.
  • Do I Have to Peel the Apples? Peeling the apples is optional but we like the texture of the cobbler best if the apples are peeled.
  • What Size Pan for Apple Cobbler: A basic 9 x 13 glass baking dish is my favorite for baking cobblers. They are also super handy for your favorite casseroles and the one thing I tend to forget at potlucks!
  • How to Store and Reheat Cobbler:I do find that this cobbler is best if you eat it the first day. If you have leftovers, coverwith plastic wrap or aluminum foiland store at room temperature for 1 day. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature or warm it up in the microwave.
  • Serving:I love to serve thishomemade apple cobblerwith a scoop or two ofVanilla Bean Ice Cream, it’s so comforting and delicious.
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More Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipes

You can’t go wrong with this Easy Peach Cobbler recipe and also made an amazing Blueberry Cobbler with the same basic recipe.

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More Apple Dessert Recipes to Try

  • Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Shootersis great for any occasion. Made with layers of cheesecake, caramel and sweet apples.
  • Fresh Apple Cake is a must-try for apple season. It’s an easy recipe that can be made with tart apples or sweet apple slices and doesn’t require a mixer
  • Apple Pie Taquitos is an easy dessert for a quick weeknight dessert that is so delicious served with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
  • Easy Apple Crisp is always a hit with apple pie lovers. Apple pie filling topped with a a crisp oat and brown sugar topping.
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This Easy Apple Cobbleris one of the easiestdessert recipes that I’ve ever baked and is perfect for holidays and celebrations.

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Yield: 12 Servings

Easy Apple Cobbler

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Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler is one of our favorite fall desserts made with fresh apples and a fluffy cobbler topping. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and it will taste just like grandma's!

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time50 minutes

Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 8 cups gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl, set aside.
  3. Melt butter and pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add flour and sugar, stir together. Add milk and vanilla and stir until smooth. Add baking powder, stirring just until combined. Doi not overmix.
  5. Pour batter over melted butter, do not stir. Pour apples evenly over batter and butter. Once again do not stir.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are browned and filling is bubbly.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Any firm apple will work in this cobbler. If using granny smith apples, increase brown sugar to 2/3 cup.

Store leftover cobbler, covered at room temperature up to 1 day. Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Reheat in microwave for about 30 seconds.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 281Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 203mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 1gSugar: 30gProtein: 3g

Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.

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FAQs

What's the difference between apple pie and apple cobbler? ›

What makes a cobbler different from a pie? The biggest difference between a cobbler and a pie is the placement of the dough. Pies have, at a minimum, a bottom crust with the fruit placed on top, while a cobbler has the fruit on the bottom and a dolloped dough on top instead.

Does apple cobbler need to be refrigerated? ›

Does apple cobbler need to be refrigerated? According to the USDA, fruit pies and cobblers can stay out at room temperature for up to 2 days. That said, we think the cobbler lasts longer and tastes fresher if it's been refrigerated. It's easy to warm in the microwave before serving.

What is the original cobbler? ›

Origin. Cobblers originated in the British American colonies. English settlers were unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment, so instead covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits, scone batter or dumplings, fitted together.

What does cobbler have in it? ›

Cobbler is a traditional baked dessert that is enjoyed in households throughout the USA and Britain. It is typically made with a fruit filling and a golden brown biscuit topping (known as dumplings or scones in the UK).

What's the difference between apple crisp and apple cobbler recipe? ›

Cobbler: A fruit dessert made with a top crust of pie dough or biscuit dough but no bottom crust. Crisp/crumble: In Alberta, the terms are mostly interchangeable. Both refer to fruit desserts similar to cobbler but made with a brown sugar streusel topping sometimes containing old-fashioned rolled oats.

What is another name for apple cobbler? ›

Apple cobbler (also known asapple slump, apple grunt, and apple pandowdy) is an old recipe in which the baked apples are topped with a cobbler crust formed of batter, pie crust or baking powder biscuit dough.

What is the difference between apple pan dowdy and cobbler? ›

Apple pandowdy resembles an apple crumble or cobbler. The difference is in the dowdy. To dowdy means to press down on the crumb topping with the back of a spoon so that the juices from the simmering apples spill up and over the topping. When this is done partway through baking, it creates a caramelized crust.

Why is my apple cobbler dry? ›

Not enough butter, and your topping will be a dry, floury mess. Too much butter and your topping will become a greasy blob or disappointingly soggy. Some recipes will ask you to cut in cold butter along with your dry ingredients, resulting in pea-size pieces that are sprinkled across the hot fruit filling.

What are the best apples for apple crisp? ›

What Makes A Good Apple For Apple Crisp? The best apples for baking keep their structure under heat, which prevents the chunks of fruit from turning into mush after baking. The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use in apple pies and apple crisps.

Can you leave cobbler out overnight? ›

As a general rule of thumb, most fruit pies and cobblers are fine to be left out overnight at room temperature as long as they are covered. If the pies contain dairy or eggs, then you should store them in the fridge.

What is the difference between apple cobbler and apple crumble? ›

Cobbler: A fruit dessert made with a top crust of pie dough or biscuit dough but no bottom crust. Crisp/crumble: In Alberta, the terms are mostly interchangeable. Both refer to fruit desserts similar to cobbler but made with a brown sugar streusel topping sometimes containing old-fashioned rolled oats.

How is cobbler different from pie? ›

Cobbler vs.

pie really comes down to the crust (or lack thereof). A pie, whether sweet or savory, always has a bottom crust, while a cobbler doesn't. A cobbler is a baked fruit dessert without a bottom crust and the top crust is a kind of biscuit dough instead of a traditional pastry or pie dough.

What is cobbler crumble made of? ›

For a traditional take on this classic dessert, try the Neelys' Peach Cobbler (pictured above). This all-American dessert features a crumbly topping of butter, sugar and flour that is rubbed together (possibly with oats, nuts or cookie crumbs), then sprinkled over a fruit filling before baking.

Is cobbler easier than pie? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler.

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