Easy Fall Apple Cobbler

Ingredients

• 3 Honeycrisp apples (peeled and cut into 1-inch slices)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon (part of the 'bunch of spices')
• 0.25 tsp nutmeg (part of the 'bunch of spices')
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt (a pinch)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the apple filling)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for the topping)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for the topping)
• 1 tsp baking powder (standard for cake-like topping)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup milk (to create the pancake-like batter)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Peel the Honeycrisp apples and cut them into approximately one-inch thick slices.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of flour until the apples are evenly coated.

4. 4

   Transfer the apple mixture into a baking dish, spreading them out into an even layer.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by whisking together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir in the melted butter and milk until a soft, pancake-like batter forms.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter over the top of the apples, spreading it gently to cover most of the fruit.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbling and the cake topping is golden brown and cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

The author recommends Honeycrisp apples for their availability and flavor. The topping is described as a cross between a pancake and a buttery cake.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• fall
• apple cobbler
• baking
• comfort food
• fruit dessert