Apple Cobbler (Old Fashioned Recipe) - Miss in the Kitchen (2024)

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Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler is one of our favorite fall desserts made with fresh apples and a fluffy cobbler topping. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and it will taste just like grandma’s!

This Easy Apple Cobbler is a tried and true family favorite. It’s a cozy dessertrecipeand you likely have all of the ingredients in your kitchen.

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This is classic cobbler.I adapted this recipe from the one my Mother-in-law gave me from an old cookbook. The cookbook calls it “Don’t Stir Pudding” because you pour everything into the pan without stirring.

Ingredients for Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe

  • Apples
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Milk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Baking Powder

Step by Step Directions for Apple Cobbler

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  1. Peel and core the apples and cut into bite-sized chunks. Combine with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Melt butter and pour into baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together: flour and sugar.
  4. Add milk and vanilla and stir just until combined.
  5. Mix in baking powder, just until combined.
  6. Pour batter over melted butter, do not stir.
  7. Add apple mixture evenly over batter. Do not stir.
  8. Bake until edges are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
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Find the exact measurements and printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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Recipe Notes for the Best Apple Cobbler

  • Best Apples for Cobbler: I like to use gala apples, granny smith and honey crisp are also favorites. Any firm apple will work. If you are using a tart apple, like granny smith, increase the brown sugar to 2/3 cup.
  • Do I Have to Peel the Apples? Peeling the apples is optional but we like the texture of the cobbler best if the apples are peeled.
  • What Size Pan for Apple Cobbler: A basic 9 x 13 glass baking dish is my favorite for baking cobblers. They are also super handy for your favorite casseroles and the one thing I tend to forget at potlucks!
  • How to Store and Reheat Cobbler:I do find that this cobbler is best if you eat it the first day. If you have leftovers, coverwith plastic wrap or aluminum foiland store at room temperature for 1 day. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature or warm it up in the microwave.
  • Serving:I love to serve thishomemade apple cobblerwith a scoop or two ofVanilla Bean Ice Cream, it’s so comforting and delicious.
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More Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipes

You can’t go wrong with this Easy Peach Cobbler recipe and also made an amazing Blueberry Cobbler with the same basic recipe.

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More Apple Dessert Recipes to Try

  • Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Shootersis great for any occasion. Made with layers of cheesecake, caramel and sweet apples.
  • Fresh Apple Cake is a must-try for apple season. It’s an easy recipe that can be made with tart apples or sweet apple slices and doesn’t require a mixer
  • Apple Pie Taquitos is an easy dessert for a quick weeknight dessert that is so delicious served with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
  • Easy Apple Crisp is always a hit with apple pie lovers. Apple pie filling topped with a a crisp oat and brown sugar topping.
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This Easy Apple Cobbleris one of the easiestdessert recipes that I’ve ever baked and is perfect for holidays and celebrations.

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Easy Apple Cobbler

Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler is one of our favorite fall desserts made with fresh apples and a fluffy cobbler topping. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and it will taste just like grandma's!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time50 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple dessert, cobbler, fruit cobbler, homemade cobbler

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 8 cups gala apples peeled, cored and cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  • Combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl, set aside.

  • Melt butter and pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour and sugar, stir together. Add milk and vanilla and stir until smooth. Add baking powder, stirring just until combined. Doi not overmix.

  • Pour batter over melted butter, do not stir. Pour apples evenly over batter and butter. Once again do not stir.

  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are browned and filling is bubbly.

  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

Any firm apple will work in this cobbler. If using granny smith apples, increase brown sugar to 2/3 cup.

Store leftover cobbler, covered at room temperature up to 1 day. Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Reheat in microwave for about 30 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g

Apple Cobbler (Old Fashioned Recipe) - Miss in the Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between apple pie and apple cobbler? ›

What makes a cobbler different from a pie? The biggest difference between a cobbler and a pie is the placement of the dough. Pies have, at a minimum, a bottom crust with the fruit placed on top, while a cobbler has the fruit on the bottom and a dolloped dough on top instead.

Does apple cobbler need to be refrigerated? ›

Does apple cobbler need to be refrigerated? According to the USDA, fruit pies and cobblers can stay out at room temperature for up to 2 days. That said, we think the cobbler lasts longer and tastes fresher if it's been refrigerated. It's easy to warm in the microwave before serving.

What is the original cobbler? ›

Origin. Cobblers originated in the British American colonies. English settlers were unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment, so instead covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits, scone batter or dumplings, fitted together.

What is cobbler crust made of? ›

The method for the topping goes like this: Combine equal parts flour and sugar, and add enough melted butter to make a dough. This makes a very sweet cobbler with a topping somewhere between a sugar cookie and pie crust.

Is cobbler filling the same as pie filling? ›

Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

What is the difference between apple pan dowdy and cobbler? ›

Pandowdy: A pandowdy is a deep-dish baked fruit dessert with a flaky pie or biscuit topping. The main difference between a pandowdy and a cobbler is that the topping is rolled out to the shape of the baking dish, placed on top of the fruit mixture and partially baked.

Why is cobbler better than pie? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler. Peach cobbler is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, but it's also delicious cold.

Can you leave cobbler out overnight? ›

As a general rule of thumb, most fruit pies and cobblers are fine to be left out overnight at room temperature as long as they are covered. If the pies contain dairy or eggs, then you should store them in the fridge.

Can I eat apple pie after 7 days? ›

According to the USDA, fruit pies in an airtight container can stay unrefrigerated at room temperature for up to two days. When refrigerated, apple pie can remain for up to one week.

What is the apple cobbler strain? ›

The Apple Cobbler is a delectable hybrid strain renowned for its unique aroma and flavor profile. Developed by the well-respected breeders at Alien Genetics, this strain is a cross between Sour Apple (Sour Diesel x Cinderella 99) and Animal Cookies (GSC x Fire OG).

What makes it cobbler? ›

Cobbler is usually topped with batter or biscuits in lieu of crust. Cobbler's name comes from its sometimes cobbled texture, which is a result of spooning or dropping the topping over the fruit rather than distributing it equally. This way, the filling can peek through.

How is cobbler different from pie? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler.

Why is a cobbler called a cobbler shoes? ›

The word appears to be derived from an early form of cobble (“to mend roughly, patch; (specifically) to mend shoes, especially roughly”) +‎ -er (suffix forming agent nouns), but is attested much earlier than the verb which suggests that the verb may be a back-formation from cobbler.

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