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Delicious Brown Sugar Apple Cobbler dessert

Classic Brown Sugar Apple Cobbler

This comforting dessert features a sweet and spiced apple filling topped with a tender, crumbly brown sugar cobbler, baked until golden and bubbly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry blender (optional)
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6-8 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces

For the Cobbler Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place sliced apples in a large bowl and add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Toss until apples are evenly coated, then stir in lemon juice if desired.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to the baking dish and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping.
  • Cut in cold butter cubes until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine milk and vanilla extract, then pour into the flour and butter mixture.
  • Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  • Spoon the cobbler topping over the apple filling, distributing evenly.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown, apples are soft, and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This classic brown sugar apple cobbler is a comforting dessert, perfect for any season. For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples to balance the flavors. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.