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The Best Homemade Apple Cobbler with Ultra Buttery Biscuit Topping

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Make this classic apple cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples covered by an ultra-buttery, soft biscuit topping. This recipe is easier than pie and perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes (for topping)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  4. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  6. Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. 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 wash.
  9. 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.
  10. Let the apple cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort treat.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use cold butter for the biscuit topping.
  • You can substitute Granny Smith apples with a mix of Honeycrisp or Fuji for a sweeter filling.
  • This dessert pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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