United States / Dessert
Apple Cobbler
Apple Cobbler is a dessert made up of a baked apple filling and a simple biscuit-like topping. It is similar to apple crisp, which instead has a crunchy topping often made with oatmeal.
Ingredients
- sliced, peeled, and cored baking apples, sliced, peeled, and cored6 cup
- white granulated sugar⅔ cup
- water, divided into 4 and 26 Tbsp
- cornstarch1 Tbsp
- all-purpose flour1 cup
- white granulated sugar2 Tbsp
- baking powder1½ tsp
- butter¼ cup
- egg1
- milk¼ cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Stir together apples, ⅔ cup sugar and 4 Tbsp water in a large saucepan. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
Add 2 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp cornstarch. Cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly.
In a medium bowl stir together flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, and baking powder.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles large crumbs. Set aside.
In a small bowl stir together the egg and milk. Add to flour mixture, just to moisten.
Transfer filling to 2-quart square baking dish.
Using a large spoon, drop topping into small mounds on top of the filling.
Bake for 20–25 minutes in a 400 °F (205 °C) oven.
