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The Ultimate Easy, Buttery Apple Cobbler Recipe with Cinnamon Biscuit Topping

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You will love this easy apple cobbler recipe. It features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples covered with a rich, buttery biscuit topping. This comforting dessert is perfect for fall or any cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for apples)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for apples)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for apples)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate.
  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 it into an even layer.
  4. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/4 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 with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  6. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the apple filling. You do not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling thickly around the edges.
  10. Let the apple cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This homemade apple cobbler tastes best served warm.

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