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The Ultimate Easy, Buttery Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon Biscuit Topping

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This recipe creates a comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a rich, buttery biscuit topping. It is simpler than pie and perfect for cozy nights or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes (for the filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for the topping)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top of the apples evenly with the 1/4 cup of cold butter cubes.
  4. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the 1/2 cup cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  6. Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the apple filling. You do not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling thickly.
  10. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm apple cobbler dessert with a scoop of high-quality vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food dessert experience.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour in the topping with whole wheat flour.
  • If you prefer a more cake-like topping, mix the biscuit dough slightly longer until it comes together into a soft ball before dropping it onto the apples.

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