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Easy Apple Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

Close-up of a rich, gooey slice of apple cobbler with a thick, crumbly topping.
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Make this comforting apple cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a simple, buttery topping that bakes up like a tender biscuit. It is a perfect warm dessert for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar for the topping.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the apple filling. The topping will look rustic and uneven; this is correct.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  9. Let the apple cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this classic apple dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.
  • If you prefer a crisper topping, you can use a crumb topping recipe instead of the biscuit topping.
  • This recipe is great for feeding a crowd; consider doubling it and using a 9×13 inch baking dish.

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