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The Best Easy Homemade Apple Cobbler with Buttery Topping

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Make this classic apple cobbler, featuring tender, spiced apples beneath a golden, buttery topping. It is a simple, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in the milk until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be thick and slightly shaggy.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the topping evenly over the apple mixture, leaving small gaps between the mounds.
  8. Brush the top of the dough lightly with the beaten egg wash for extra browning.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  10. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this warm apple cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour in the topping with whole wheat flour.
  • If your topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

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