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The Ultimate Easy & Buttery Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon Biscuit Topping

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Make this easy apple cobbler featuring tender, spiced apples beneath a rich, buttery biscuit topping. This is a warm, comforting dessert perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated 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)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup 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 topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the milk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the apple filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

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 granulated sugar in the filling with packed light brown sugar.
  • If your apples are very tart, you may add up to 2 tablespoons more sugar to the filling mixture.

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