Apple Cobbler
Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler is one of our favorite fall desserts made with fresh apples and a fluffy cobbler topping. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and it will taste just like grandma’s!
This Easy Apple Cobbler is a tried and true family favorite. It’s a cozy dessert recipe and you likely have all of the ingredients in your kitchen.
This is classic cobbler. I adapted this recipe from the one my Mother-in-law gave me from an old cookbook. The cookbook calls it “Don’t Stir Pudding” because you pour everything into the pan without stirring.
Ingredients for Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe
- Apples
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
Step by Step Directions for Apple Cobbler
- Peel and core the apples and cut into bite-sized chunks. Combine with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Melt butter and pour into baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together: flour and sugar.
- Add milk and vanilla and stir just until combined.
- Mix in baking powder, just until combined.
- Pour batter over melted butter, do not stir.
- Add apple mixture evenly over batter. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon over the top if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven until edges are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Find the exact measurements and printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Recipe Notes for the Best Apple Cobbler
- Best Apples for Cobbler: I like to use gala apples, granny smith and honey crisp are also favorites. Any firm apple will work. If you are using a tart apple, like granny smith, increase the brown sugar to 2/3 cup.
- Do I Have to Peel the Apples? Peeling the apples is optional but we like the texture of the cobbler best if the apples are peeled.
- What Size Pan for Apple Cobbler: A basic 9 x 13 glass baking dish is my favorite for baking cobblers. They are also super handy for your favorite casseroles and the one thing I tend to forget at potlucks!
- How to Store and Reheat Cobbler: I do find that this cobbler is best if you eat it the first day. If you have leftovers, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store at room temperature for 1 day. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature or warm it up in the microwave.
- Serving: I love to serve this homemade apple cobbler with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. It’s so comforting and delicious.
More Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipes
You can’t go wrong with this Easy Peach Cobbler recipe and also made an amazing Blueberry Cobbler with the same basic recipe.
More Apple Dessert Recipes to Try
- Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Shooters is great for any occasion. Made with layers of cheesecake, caramel and sweet apples.
- Fresh Apple Cake is a must-try for apple season. It’s an easy recipe that can be made with tart apples or sweet apple slices and doesn’t require a mixer
- Apple Pie Taquitos is an easy dessert for a quick weeknight dessert that is so delicious served with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
- Easy Apple Crisp is always a hit with apple pie lovers. Apple pie filling topped with a a crisp oat and brown sugar topping.
This Easy Apple Cobbler is one of the easiest dessert recipes that I’ve ever baked and is perfect for holidays and celebrations.
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Easy Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
- 8 cups gala apples peeled, cored and cut into chunks
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl, set aside.
- Melt butter and pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour and sugar, stir together. Add milk and vanilla and stir until smooth. Add baking powder, stirring just until combined. Doi not overmix.
- Pour batter over melted butter, do not stir. Pour apples evenly over batter and butter. Once again do not stir.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are browned and filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
I wish I knew that there was a video that I could watch before I made this lol. This recipe was super simple. It says to slice the apples, which I did when I made this. Unfortunately, the batter never came up and covered the apples like it did in the photo provided. I read the comments and discovered there was a video. I just watched it and saw that she diced the apples into small chunks instead of slicing them. I feel that if I diced the apples instead of slicing then the recipe would have been perfect. Luckily, I sliced my apples pretty thin so that they’re still soft and they didn’t burn on top! In the end, it’s pretty good for how simple the recipe is. Make sure to dice the apples and not slice them if you’re making this recipe! It might help to edit the recipe on here to say that as well 🙂
I sure hope it’s cooked, as I’m bringing it to a friends for dessert. I diced 8 cups of apples(Granny Smith). There wasn’t any crust at the top like the picture showed. Maybe I’ll put the apples at the bottom like someone suggested. I’ve made an apple cake but think it was all mixed together.
#2)Also cooked it for longer, since it bubble
The apples should be in the bottom with the cake poured over them. Try it, I find it to be much better that way. And instead of melting the butter, put it on the apples under the cake batter in pats to melt while baking. It helps.
Would like to try this apple cobbler but could not find recipe only pictures and many advertisements
Hi Connie,
The recipe card is at the bottom of the post. You can use the “jump to recipe” button at the very top of the post that will take you right to the recipe card that you can print. The many advertisements are what enables me to provide you with free recipes 🙂
~ Milisa
I just made this. I made a few changes due to allergies. I used gluten free flower and a baking powder substitute. I also added some condensed milk. It came out absolutely delicious. It’s on my blog now giving credit to this site for the recipe. Teachinganoldcooknewtricks.com.
That should have sail flour not flower.
This came out fabulous! I did dice the apples and put them in the pan first, put the pats of butter on the apples and poured the batter on top. Thank you for sharing a yummy recipe!
Can you use large ramakins instead, maybe?????
Hi Linda,
I am sure you could, I am not sure how to divide the batter but I would for sure place them on a baking sheet in case it bakes over.
~ Milisa
I was concerned at the 325º oven temperature, but I wanted to follow the recipe as is the first time. I ended up baking it an extra 25 minutes and thought it was done. The edge pieces were OK, but the center was completely doughy. I’ll try it at 350º or more next time.
I loved everything about this old-fashioned apple cobbler, it reminds me of how my grandma used to make it every Sunday!
Hello and greatings from Norway. I got this sendt over from a friend in Florida a coupple of years ago and it has become our favorit Apple dessert. I just went out in our garden and picked appels to make it. I love that its not too sweet. And its easy and fast to make. Thank you.
Hi Kjersti,
That makes my day! Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa
This apple cobbler recipe looks amazing! I love how you kept it old-fashioned; it makes me nostalgic for family gatherings. Can’t wait to try it this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
This Apple Cobbler recipe looks absolutely delicious! I love the idea of using old-fashioned techniques to bring out those flavors. I can’t wait to try it out and enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream on top! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe!