Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler
A classic dessert filled with tender, sweet apples and topped with a buttery biscuit crust, perfect for family gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 pounds sliced Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick) Use Granny Smith for their tartness.
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Plus additional for sprinkling.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the biscuit topping
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar Plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 10 tablespoons cold butter (sliced) Must be cold for flakiness.
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Add 2 pounds of sliced Granny Smith apples to the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened for about 2 minutes. Pour over the apples and toss to coat.
Biscuit Topping
- Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in milk until well combined.
- Spread the biscuit topping over the apples in the pan. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.