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Farmhouse Apple Cobbler

This simplistic and rustic-style dessert is perfect for autumn. Use a mix of apples for the best flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 -12 servings

Ingredients

  • Apple Filling:
  • 10-12 large apples mix of Granny Smith and McIntosh, peeled, cored, diced rough
  • ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup hot water
  • Cobbler topping:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated maple sugar
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Using a 12-inch Lodge cast-iron skillet, heat the butter and canola oil over medium heat. Add the lemon juice, apples, and brown sugar. Dissolve the cornstarch in the hot water, stir with a spoon. Add the dissolved cornstarch to the apple mixture. Cook over medium to high heat for until the apples are slightly softened, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
  • To make the cobbler topping, sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the maple sugar, granulated sugar, salt and stir. Cut the butter into small pieces and cut into the flour mixture with either two forks or a pastry cutter. You want the pieces to resemble coarse cornmeal. Stir in the beaten egg, vanilla and buttermilk, just until it is combined.
  • Scoop the topping evenly over the apples.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 30-35 minutes. Or until golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling over. Place a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper on the rack below the pan, to catch any juices that may bubble over.
  • Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.