This Homemade Apple Cobbler is going to become one of your favorite fall desserts. Fresh apples, cinnamon and a cake like topping make this warm and comforting old-fashioned dessert.
Fall is just around the corner which means it is time for some serious apple dessert recipes. Pinterest and Facebook will be filled with all sorts of amazing comforting apple recipes. Our favorite fall desserts are this easy from scratch cobbler, Easy Apple Crisp and also Apple Fritters.
When fall arrives and fresh apple desserts are baking in the oven, the entire house becomes cozy from the scent of the cinnamon and apples baking. Even when we are not baking we slice apples and dip them with Homemade Caramel, easy apple desserts are definitely my families favorites.
Years ago when I could not locate my grandmas apple cobbler recipe, I looked to internet for a recipe. I came across Paula Deen’s Cobbler recipe. The reviews were all so good. Since her recipe was for peach cobbler, I knew if it was good with peaches, it definitely had to be good with fresh apples. Cinnamon and apples are such a good combination.
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Wow… I was so right. The apple filling that I used for my apple cobbler was so super simple and paired so well with Paula’s dough mixture. I topped mine with some vanilla ice cream because…. ice cream is always perfect with warm apple desserts.
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Why you’ll love this Apple Cobbler recipe
- This is a fresh from scratch apple cobbler recipe that is so easy to make. You most have everything on hand in your pantry, no Biquick needed for the topping.
- It’s a perfect fresh apple dessert for Thanksgiving and fall potlucks!
Apple Cobbler Ingredients
You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make Apple Cobbler from scratch. If you want to make things even simpler, you could use a canned or Homemade Apple Pie Filling! To make Apple Cobbler from fresh apples, you’ll need the following:
- Apples – One of the best apples for cobbler- or the best apples for baking in general- are Granny Smith apples. Nice and firm with a bit of a tart edge to them. But you can use all sorts of apples for apple cobbler! You could also use Honeycrisp apples or Gala apples, just to name a couple.
- Butter
- Flour – A normal all-purpose flour will work here.
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg – You could also use something like our Apple Pie Spice here instead!
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder – Not baking soda.
- Salt
- Milk
Of course, we also recommend a bit of vanilla ice cream as a topping but that’s totally optional.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Easy Apple Cobbler
Once you’ve gotten all your ingredients around, making Homemade Apple Cobbler couldn’t be much easier. To make it for yourself, here’s what you’ll do:
- Set oven to 350 degrees and use to melt butter in 9×13 baking dish. Once melted, remove from oven and set aside before you core, peel, and slice apples.
- Add apple slices to bowl along with some flour, brown sugar, and spices before mixing to coat. In another bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt before gradually mixing with milk.
- Pour flour and milk batter into baking dish with melted butter before pouring apple mixture over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Optionally top finished Apple Cobbler with ice cream and serve.
Substitutions
Can’t find the ingredients for our apple-cinnamon cobbler recipe? Here are a few substitutions you can try:
- Apples – Like we said before, you could use all sorts of apples for Apple Cobbler- in a pinch, you could even get away with non-baking apples. There’s also the option of using canned apple pie filling if that’s all you have.
- Milk – In a pinch, we imagine you could use some heavy cream, half-and-half, or non-dairy milk for the cobbler batter if that’s all you have on hand.
- Butter – Whether you’re vegan or just don’t have any butter on hand, there are a couple of other fats you could use in it’s place. Try using coconut oil or maybe a vegetable oil instead- it won’t taste as buttery but you’ll still be able to make and enjoy your Apple Cobbler!
Variations
Looking for ways to change this recipe up? Here are a couple of ideas for making the cobbler a bit different:
- Walnut Apple Cobbler – There’s plenty of room for all sorts of different add-ins with our apple pie filling base: grab some walnuts and toss them in! They’ll add a lovely, nutty flavor to your cobbler. You can try different nuts too to see which ones you like the best- maybe pecans next?
- Other Fruit Cobbler Recipes – Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from trying other fruits in this recipe! Mix your apples up something like cranberries or pears or omit the apples entirely and make up another fruit cobbler.
Storage / Freezing
Storage: Once you’ve baked your cobbler and let it cool, you can store it in the fridge. Cover with plastic wrap and it’ll keep refrigerated for around 3-5 days. Note that that our dough-y topping will get soft, so you might want to warm your cobbler back up in the oven.
Freezing: You can also freeze this cobbler if you need more long-term storage. Cover with foil this time and keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. You’ll want to thaw it out overnight and reheat in the oven once you decide to make it.
Top tip
If your cobbler needs to bake longer and you notice the crust getting a bit dark, go ahead and cover with foil for the remainder of the baking. All ovens are different.
FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yes, you can use various types of apples for apple cobbler, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, or a combination of different apple varieties. Some apples may be better for baking than others, so it’s a good idea to choose ones that hold their shape well when cooked.
While the classic apple cobbler recipe uses only apples, you can certainly experiment and add other fruits such as berries or peaches to create a mixed fruit cobbler. Just make sure to adjust the sugar and other seasonings accordingly to complement the flavors of the additional fruits.
Absolutely! Apple cobbler is often served warm, and it pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The creamy and cold accompaniments contrast nicely with the warm, sweet apple filling.
Other Apple Recipes
Looking for other apple recipes? Try these:
More Apple Recipes
Here are some other easy apple recipes that we hope you try:
Easy Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 stick Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour divided
- 2 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 cup Milk
- 5 small Granny Smith Apples
- 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place butter in baking dish (9×13) and place in oven until melted. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Core, peel and slice apples and place in large bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to apples. Mix until well coated.
- In another large bowl, whisk together remaining flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until blended.
- Pour in milk slowly while whisking
- Pour batter into baking dish over melted butter.
- Pour apple mixture over batter.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Cara ~ Vintage Style Gal
We are so looking forward to fall in this house, along with apple recipes! The caramel looks delicious over the apple cobbler too! YUM! Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday.
Wanda
This is an easy and super delicious recipe and a great way to use up apples if you find yourself with a few too many on hand. I do agree with the others that you can reduce the sugar (even though I have a serious sweet tooth- I found it a little too sweet) and it will still be amazing with about half of the brown sugar. This recipe is a keeper and I’ll be making it again.
CJ
Love this recipe for apples! Have had great success at least twice. Can I make it with blueberries? If so, how should I adjust/measure for the berries? Thank you!
Tina Bartlett
I followed this recipe to a T and had to bake it 20 min more I don’t recommend this recipe the bisquit mixture never baked
Maria Johnson
Love the Cobbler, thank you for sharing. I read the other comments about using half the sugar and that recommendation was right on. Love the spices and the brown sugar add a wonderful color. I made it twice and recommend 40 minutes vs 45.
Johanna
Soo good! It’s the go to when craving something sweet and easy. These ingredients are usually always on hand ! Added some crumble ontop, paired with ice cream. Ufff.
Colleen Brown
Very good. Had trouble with all the ads. Sometimes covering most of the screen.
Marie Sykes
so easy to make, great cinnamon taste but not overbearing. Definitely a keeper
Sharon Johnson
Add all the brown sugar, cinn., & nutmeg at one time. Explain
Anthony
Absolutely delicious. Family devoured it while I was still waiting to cool lol. Thank you for the recipe.
Jennifer
Very easy! Looks and tastes amazing!
Johnna
Could this be made with a box cake mix?
Jenn
Can’t wAit to try this recipe! Do you think I can make a cobbler in an aluminum pan and then freeze it?
Pauline Souilliere
Cooking it now will let you know the results….
Peg Hambrecht
Excellent!!! I just made this as a special treat for volunteers who serve our community at a local pantry. The one girl loves apples. This was the perfect pick! Thanks so much!!!
Irene Johnson
Love it! I think there’s too much brown sugar though. Will adjust on the next try. Thanks!
Vesna
I did. 1 cup brown sugar instead of 1 1/2 and it was great. Also with dry ingredients I cut sugar by 1/3 and it was not too sweet ,just perfect 👌
Emily Stimpson
ust a few ingredients to make this warm and comforting dessert.
Wendy Wiley
MY FAMILY LOVES ME FOR IT LOL! IM NOT A COBBLER FAN SO I NEVER HAD THE EXPERIENCE AND ONLY KNEW THAT NO MATTER WHAT, I WOULD BE COMPETING WITH HIS MOM, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. SO I TRIED SIMPLE TO START USING MY OWN APPLES FROM THE BACKYARD THIS SIMPLE AS COULD BE RECIPE, I MEAN EASY LIKE WOW, AND IT WAS SUCH A HIT THAT MY HUSBAND ALMOST FINISHED RIGHT OUT OF TBE PAN. I SAID JUST TRY…. LOL THANKS AGAIN
Maria
I gotta say…I made this last weekend. My stepchildren loved it so much, they ate the whole thing in 2 days. They loved it so much, one of them says that it’s his new favorite pie 😁👍
Lori
So Great! Perfect directions! my whole family loves apple! It comes out perfectly
Thank you for sharing!
Madeline
Jen, 08-03-20 ,,, I just made this for my 87yr old diabetic friend and he say WOW THIS IS GOOD. Enough said, girl… HE enjoyed it with a scoop of ice cream.
Cheryl
Can you replace the sugar with Stevia? If so, what would be the ratio? Tnx
Karen Bayless
I cut the recipe in half for my husband and me, but I’m using the whole recipe when I make it today. My husband ate the whole thing when I halfed it. It was that good!!! Hopefully, I’ll get more than a taste of it today, since I’m making a whole one!!!!
Susan Dubose
I made this today and its very good. Thank you. I used nutmeg instead of ginger and no lemon zest..
Serena
I used less sugar because I used red delicious apples but was so good!
Leigh L
My 2 yr old daughter and I just made this and it’s amazing! We didn’t have nutmeg, but it’s still so delicious! We can’t get enough!
Sue
Loved it. I only had Fuji apples on hand so I was worried that it would be too sweet, but it was delicious.
Gab
Would love the recipes to have the measurements in grams too. Congrat with all
Peg
Gab, go to convertunits.com and you can convert recipe measurements to grams, litres, etc.
Shannon
Recipe worked, did cut down on the brown sugar, (Didn’t have enough) but honestly would be best as written. Didn’t expect it to be low fat or low carb, not written as one.
Tammy
So Good! I made this recipe for company and thought I would taste it before everyone arrived. By the third bite, I decided I better cover it with foil so I wouldn’t continue to eat it. I’m planning on serving it with vanilla ice cream and warmed Ghirardelli caramel sauce….if I don’t eat it before they arrive. Good thing I have more apples…I just might need them.
Chris Ann
Thanks looks good, we’ll be giving this a try…
Erika
Recipe written well and easy to understand. The final product was solid, good but not remarkable.
Teresa Palm
Ate you using salted or unsalted butter??
dottie doodles
Just wondering. Which apple cobbler was better. This one or your other recipe?
Grace
How many grams of butter will I need?
Karla
I have a question. The flavor is amazing, but the filling is dry. Am I doing something wrong?
Nicky
Wonderful recipe and so easy. It will be a go to from now on. Thank you Jen for sharing!
Lisa
Thank you for the recipe. I made it this afternoon and as I was putting it all together, I realized that it called for too much brown sugar and butter. In the end, it came out too sweet and greasy. I think the butter and brown sugar need to be cut in half at least.
Ian Horne
Have you never thought of making a healthier recipe? This is swimming in sugar, not ideal for our ever increasing obese and diabetic population.
Danielle
Truvia Baking Blend can be substituted 1:1 for sugar.
Rhonda Chilton
My 4 year old grand daughter and I just completed this recipe and it smells amazing and it’s easy enough for her to be a big helper. Thank you so much.
Nate
Just finished making this dish. It turned out great. Awesome recipe. I make peach cobblers all the time. But, never did an apple. Quick, easy, and simple. Thanks
Melissa
This is great!! Quick question how do I store it. I just bakes it but bringing to a Super Bowl party tomorrow. Refrigerator?? Thanks !!
Kirsten Dohmen
I made this last night, thinking what a weird recipe it was ; )
It was delicious! Fun and easy to make, I used whatever apples I had instead of granny smiths. I’ll definitely make it again (and again, and again…)
Randy
Hey there! I got your recipe in the oven right now and its smelling amazing! I’m trying to start a blog myself, I would love to do one on recipes. Thanks again!
Janet
I made this tonight for dinner. All rave reviews from a family of seven. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be adding this simple and delicious recipe to my faves!
Rae Bailey
I live at a Senior Community and we get fruit and vegetables from the Church. I took home a lot of apples. I am going to try this recipe. I have never used nutmeg. Anxious to try. Making two 9 x13’s . Will give this recipe a try. Can you smell this Delicious cobbler now! Thanks
Rae
Will try this recipe and my old standby of 15 years. Will post which one is more tasty before I post my recipe. Wish me Luck. How Fun is This. I Love to bake. Have my email. Will post comments!
dottie doodles
Just wondering. Which apple cobbler was better. This one or your other recipe?
Katie
I made this for my dad for his birthday and everyone loved it! Easy to make and delicious. Thank you.
Cabbey
Thanks for posting this easy yet delicious recipe. We’ve had 5 apples in our fridge getting old for a while now. I have been promising my sons that I would make apple cobbler with them. Finally, I had the time. Everyone loved it!
Ryan
Followed your recipe, and it came out AMAZING. Thank you!
Holli Shinholt
Can this recipe be used with red delicious apples????
sabrina tyler
I made this the other day. This is hands down the best apple cobbler Ive ever had/made.
Diane ROARK
Hey Girl,
I have been craving an apple dessert. I had to stop by and check out your apple cobbler. I can smell all the amazing seasoning in it. Seriously, it looks delicious.