Apple Cobbler
This easy Apple Cobbler is made from scratch using fresh apples and simple pantry staples. It's a beloved, old-fashioned fall dessert that we can't get enough of!
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or other good baking apple, peeled and cut into chunks ¼ inch thick
- 1 cup water or apple juice
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 5 Tablespoons butter melted
- ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the apples and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the apples in the pan. Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
- Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.