Description
This comforting Homemade Apple Cobbler features a vibrant blend of fresh orchard apples spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, nestled under a tender, buttermilk-infused biscuit topping. It is a timeless American dessert that balances the sweetness of fruit with a rustic, melt-in-your-mouth pastry. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this recipe turns simple, wholesome ingredients into a soul-soothing treat that celebrates the changing seasons and the art of home baking.
Ingredients
5 pounds apples (mixed variety like Granny Smith, Gala, and Golden Delicious)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for topping)
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
2/3 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the apples with lemon zest, lemon juice, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, and vanilla extract until well coated.
Transfer the apple mixture to a deep baking dish.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping.
Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the apple mixture.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties to ensure a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. For a deeper flavor, you can brush the top of the biscuits with a little extra buttermilk and a sprinkle of sugar before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg