Brown Sugar Apple Cobbler: Why It's My #1 Dessert
This Brown Sugar Apple Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring tender apples baked under a sweet and buttery brown sugar topping. It's a comforting classic that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- medium bowl
- pastry blender (optional)
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Topping
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 cup milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grab a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Topping
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Assembly and Baking
- Evenly spoon the topping mixture over the apple filling in the baking dish.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
Serving
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving, and optionally serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Adjust sugar to your preference. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated. Adding a pinch of allspice to the filling can enhance the flavor profile.