Apple cobbler made simple! Tart apples, sweet crunchy topping…don’t forget the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Quick question.
Is it too soon to start with the fall inspired apple recipes?
I mean, I love summer just as much as the next guy, but I made the mistake of searching Pinterest for fall decorations and, well, here we are with this easy apple cobbler recipe.
I have some new pumpkin recipes sitting in my drafts just waiting for me to hit publish, but I have a feeling y’all will revolt if I publish pumpkin in July.
But just know…it’s coming. And I’m ready for it. Brace yourselves.
Anyway, I feel like apple recipes can happen anytime of year. Agree? Please say yes. Because this apple cobbler is DIVINE.
The tender apples bursting with cinnamon, the crunchy topping, served warm with a scoop of vanilla. And maybe a drizzle of caramel, because WHY NOT.
Table of Contents
How to make apple cobbler:
We’re going to start with Granny Smith apples. They’re nice and tart which keeps this apple cobbler from getting too sweet. You can use whatever tart apples you like best, though.
Peel and slice your apples up and then toss them in some sugar and cinnamon. I’m using a 1/2 cup of sugar, but I recommend tasting your apples before you add the sugar. You can absolutely reduce or increase it based on how sweet/tart your apples are. And keep in mind that the topping is sweet too, so don’t overdo the sugar. 🙂
Add your apples to a 9×13 baking dish and then prepare the topping.
This simple apple cobbler topping is made with just flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and eggs. You’ll stir everything together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour the topping over the apples – it’s a lot of topping because I believe the topping is the best part. 😉
Next, you’ll drizzle melted butter over the top of everything. Butter makes this nice and rich and allows the topping to bake up crispy, crunchy, and golden brown.
Bake for 45 minutes to an hour – you want the topping to be golden brown.
I let this cool for about 10 minutes before scooping out a big portion and topping it off with some vanilla ice cream.
A drizzle of caramel sauce certainly won’t hurt things either.
More apple recipes you might like:
Apple Fritters: You’ll have to get a hot pan of oil and deep fry these, but it’s worth the effort!
Apple Pancakes: If you love caramel apples, you’ll love these pancakes!
Applesauce Muffins: A favorite in my house and really simple to make.
Apple Cranberry Pie: Plus tips for the perfect pie crust!
Apple Pop Tarts: Start your day off with these flaky little pastries!
For more recipes like this easy apple cobbler, be sure to follow me on Pinterest!
Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
For the apple filling
- 8 large Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and slice the apples into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Add the apples to a large mixing bowl and toss with the 1/2 cup of sugar and cinnamon. Taste and add more sugar as needed if apples are very tart.
- Pour apples into a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and eggs in a medium mixing bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the crumbs over the apples to cover.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the crumb mixture.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Carol Johnston says
I was wondering if I can use a different kind of apple? I have a lot of bags of red apples. We get food boxes every month/ sometimes twice a month. So I have a lot of apples for grandkids.
Karly says
Some apples are better for baking than others, but any good baking apple would work fine here. Just adjust the sugar if you’re using sweeter apples.
Lisa says
TOO SWEET !!!!!! UGH…….. YUCK
2 1/2 CUPS SUGAR…… I should have known better. AND……it says maybe add more sugar if not sweet enough……AND drizzle with caramel sauce. YUCK..YUCK…YUCK
Barbie says
What is says is ” watch not to add too much sugar. To taste the apples first then put what you desire. It also states to remember that there is sugar in the crust as well. Sooo add to your preference. Try reading the instructions I did and I used less sugar. It was perfect. Making this recipe in June when family comes to visit.
Karly says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Barbie!
Leslie Silber says
I love this recipe. So easy to make.
Betsy says
This is the recipe I’ve been looking for. I loved the crumb topping. To me, it’s between a cobbler and a crisp. Not too crumbly and not too cakey. As much as I love the topping, I used less topping because I wanted it to be more about the apples. I used a little less sugar and it was enough. I had honey crisp apples on hand and they were delicious.
Karly says
Thanks, Betsy!
Gitanjali says
It was too sweet for me. Next time will cut the sugar in half. Also will cover it while baking as the topping was too crunchy. Just personal preferences. But overall simple and yummy.
Brooke says
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
Karly says
We use salted butter.
Nicole S says
This recipe was absolutely fantastic!
I have a 5 year old pie lover in the house! Do you happen to have a blueberry cobbler recipe as well? Or how we can alter this or another with blueberries? Thank you so much- from a very happy cobbler lover ?
Karly says
Hi Nicole! I don’t have one on the site, but if you want to use this same topping I’d mix together around 8 cups of blueberries with 1/4 cup flour, a little lemon juice, and 1/2-3/4 cup of sugar and then proceed with the topping and bake. 🙂
Terry says
Perfect apple cobbler. My guests loved everything about this. Served with vanilla ice cream. yummy!
Karly says
Love to hear that! 🙂
Michelle Justice says
I made this Apple cobbler and my husband &son love it.
A Esquivel says
This was absolutely delicious! I made a mistake and added the melted butter to the flour mixture…it came out SO good anyway. Tasted like cookie on top. Thank you!
Desiree Freels says
This was absolutely delicious
Karly says
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Jess says
Hi Karly! We’re back to making more cobblers after the blackberry and peach were such hits. I have a couple questions before we start this one, though. Is there a specific reason you changed the topping recipe for the apple version? The one used in the other recipes is just SO perfect. Also, no cornstarch in the filling? Does it not need to thicken? Thank you for your help. Can’t wait to make this!
Karly says
Hi Jess! No particular reason for changing it up, other than I like to experiment. Both of these are good and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this one, but you can use the topping from the blackberry if you want. The apple cobbler topping is a bit sweeter and a little easier to make since you just pour in the melted butter instead of cutting it in. I would probably toss the apples in cornstarch if you use the other topping, but with the one called for here, it’s not necessary. Since the topping goes on dry, some of it works it’s way down in the apples and helps soak up the juices. You can see the texture of it all in the video – not too much liquid at all. 🙂
Jess says
I made this as is and it was perfect. Thank you for another amazing recipe! 🙂
Karly says
Thanks, Jess!
Tori Geissinger says
This was delicious!
Dayna says
Can you make this a day a head of time or do you have to make it the day you are going to serve it?
Karly says
This would be fine made a day in advance. 🙂
Debi says
I like to use brown sugar when making this. For some reason, it just makes it more homey.
Doc Fiscoe says
Outstanding recipe got devoured thank you
Karly says
So glad to hear that!
Sarah says
This was perfect!!!! The perfect cobbler crust! Can’t wait to make it again.
Elaine Bowman says
going to make this today for a luncheon date tomorrow will def, add the caramel sauce on top..
Elizabeth says
Needed one more egg for it to crumble. Was not sure about the taste as it seemed too sugary rather than a crumble.