Do you love a good apple pie? For my family, nothing says the end of summer or the start of autumn like apple season. Growing up, apple orchards were two of the largest food-producing farms in the area. The community had huge apple festivals to celebrate the harvest and multiple apple competitions for the best community recipes. Even local restaurants took part. Many of these festivals still exist today, but to us, the best part is going out and picking apples. I have been eagerly awaiting the season, with some varieties of apples already starting to be available in the Kentucky area.
While none of the orchards in my local area have started the harvesting season, some of the stores and farmers’ markets have already started selling apples. This has led me to watch sales and try to prepare a meal plan with the various fresh fruits, including some of the early apples. Most of the varieties available now are only suitable for baking, making them perfect for making a delicious apple pie or apple cobbler. After buying some lovely apples on sale this week, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to make apple pie or apple cobbler, which led to my current revelation – why not combine them!
When I first had the idea, I will admit, I thought I was a bit crazy. After some consideration, though, I realized that both are very similar. The main difference is using a pie crust or having a crisp topping. After experimenting with some recipes, I finally devised a yummy, easy-to-make recipe that uses everything found in just about anyone’s kitchen. Best of all, the entire recipe, from start to finish, is done in less than an hour, making an excellent treat for last-minute entertaining too! I also love that it isn’t overly sweet, bringing out the natural flavor of the apples.
Are you ready to try our delicious recipe and see for yourself why we adore this new apple pie cobbler recipe? You can find our full recipe below. If you are unsure what apples to use, here are our recommendations. We prefer tarter apples such as Envy or Jazz apples, but Granny Smith apples also work just fine.
Do you need to find other delicious apple recipes or ideas for your weekly meal plan? Check out our other homemade recipes here.
Apple Pie Cobbler Recipe
A delicious cobbler featuring the seasoning for a traditional apple pie and completely made from scratch.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Total Time: 50 Minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the sliced apples, nutmeg, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ cup water to a small saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until the apples are softened slightly, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside.
- Add two tablespoons of butter to a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to melt the butter while you prepare the cobbler batter.
- Add the flour, baking powder, white sugar, milk, and remaining teaspoon of cinnamon to a large mixing bowl. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds and add it to the mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and swirl it around until the butter fully coats the bottom. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread it out evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the cooked apple mixture over the batter and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup brown sugar over the top of the apples.
- Pour the remaining ½ cup of water over the entire cobbler.
- Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Store any leftovers in a covered container for up to three days.
About Susan Bewley
Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.