Homestyle Apple Cobbler (Printable Version)
Warm cinnamon-spiced apples blanketed with soft, fluffy topping - a comforting homestyle dessert perfect for any occasion.
# Ingredients:
→ Apple Filling
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2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
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8 cups (about 1kg) peeled and sliced apples (1/4-inch slices; about 7 apples)
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3 Tablespoons (37g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
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1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Topping
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6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
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1 Tablespoon granulated sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, for sprinkling
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or any 3–4-quart baking dish.
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Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, and spices. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the apples are coated and begin to soften. Transfer apple filling to the prepared baking pan.
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Whisk the melted butter and sugar together in a medium bowl. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk until combined and mostly smooth. Some small lumps are acceptable.
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Pour and spread the batter over the apples. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the topping (the apples may interfere slightly, which is fine).
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Bake on the center rack for 48-55 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
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Remove from the oven, place on a cooling rack, and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold; on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream and/or salted caramel sauce.
# Notes:
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Use a mix of tart (like Granny Smith) and sweet (like Honeycrisp) apples for best flavor.
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You can use either low-fat or whole buttermilk. If unavailable, substitute with whole milk.
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Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or bake, covered, in a 300°F (149°C) oven for 20 minutes.
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For a half-sized recipe, use an 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan and bake for about 40 minutes.
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Pears can be substituted for apples, using the same quantity. Reduce pre-cooking time to 3 minutes if pears are particularly soft.