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Easy Old-Fashioned Apple Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

A close-up view of a moist slice of apple cobbler showing the gooey cinnamon apple filling and crumbly topping.
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Make this simple apple cobbler featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples covered with a rich, buttery biscuit topping. It is a comforting dessert perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of 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 it into an even layer. Dot the top of the apples with the small pieces of cold butter.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the top of the apples. You do not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  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 cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this dessert warm. It pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a different flavor, use half apple and half pear in the filling.

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