Listen y’all, this apple cobbler is straight up autumn goals. It’s made perfectly with juicy crisp apples, warm fall spices, brown sugar sweetness, mulled wine and an insanely buttery biscuit topping that bakes up to golden brown perfection. Cozy, sweet and curl up on the couch worthy, each bite of this apple cobbler recipe will give you your whole life all season long.
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“This was incredible!!! The drop biscuit topping was to die for, with an amazing crunchy exterior and chewy interior. Combined with the filling, the whole thing tastes like a cinnamon roll but with apple and a super satisfying texture. 11/10.”
—MAXYN L.
Y’all I put my foot in this warm cozy apple! It has all those fall spices that infuse a dessert with flavor on flavor. The apples are baked until tender with a hint of warm, fruity mulled wine turning up the heat. Finally, it’s finished off with a fluffy cinnamon biscuit topping that just melts into the sweet apple syrup. Scoop on the vanilla ice cream, and serve this up whenever you need a culinary hug boos.
The Lowdown of This Apple Cobbler
Cuisine Inspiration: Southern Fall comfort
Primary Cooking Method: Baking
Dietary Info: Vegetarian. Can be made vegan or gluten-free with easy ingredient swaps.
Key Flavor: Caramelized Apple Goodness
Skill Level: Easy (No Sweat Fam!)
Pure Comfort
Sometimes you just need a dessert that feels like a warm hug. This apple cobbler gives you all the feels when you just wanna chill and experience the beauty of fall flavors.
Easy No Fuss with No Pie Crust
We ain’t making lattice over here so no need to get intimidated. A simple drop biscuit dough comes together so easily in your food processor and tastes just as bomb y’all.
Crowd Pleaser
You can whip this out for company and impress your guests with minimal work. It feeds tummies and souls y’all!
Ingredients you’ll need to make the best apple cobbler recipe
- Apples: We use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith because it holds great structure while baking in the high heat. No one wants apple mush boos.
- Brown & Granulated Sugar: The blend creates a delish sweet syrup that caramelizes and tenderizes the apples.
- Flour: This helps thicken the liquid into a delish syrup.
- Spices: Spicy, warm and fragrant, ground cinnamon and apple pie spice give all those apple slices a kick.
- Vanilla: This tosses in that wonderful aromatic essence.
- Red Wine– To build our bold mulled wine flavor, we add a Cabernet Sauvignon to the mix.
- Homemade Biscuit Topping- Made with sifted flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and creamy butter, this drop biscuit is creating the soft, fluffy topping of your dreams boos.
How to make apple cobbler
What to serve with simple apple cobbler
- Go Classic: Serve it up old school style with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
- Drizzle It Up: Give a nice drizzle of this delish caramel sauce for more decadent vibes boos.
- Comforting Fall Dinner: Plate up my fall harvest salad, this chicken pot pie and finish off with the apple cobbler. Now that’s good eatin!
Recipe Substitutions
- Apples: While Honeycrisp and Granny Smith are legit great options, you can also swap in Gala, Braeburn, Pink Lady or any baking apple you like. Or mix it up and add a few variety for different flavors and textures.
- Spices: You can replace any of the spices with nutmeg, cardamom or allspice for an extra cozy kick!
- Vanilla: If you don’t have any on hand, almond or orange extract works.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Can’t get your hands on this one? Merlot, Red Blend or Pinot Noir are all great options! You can even use grape juice or apple cider for a non-alcoholic option.
Recipe Variations and Additions
- Gluten-Free: Swap out the all-purpose flour with your fave 1:1 ratio gluten-free baking flour.
- Vegan: Just replace the butter with your fave plant-based butter. And for extra credit, drizzle on some vegan caramel sauce once baked.
- Fruity Mix Up: Don’t just stop at apples boos. Feel free to mix in or replace the apples with pears. Even some cranberries tossed in will add a delish tart burst of flavor.
- Nutty Texture: You can also add some chopped pecans into the biscuit dough to really provide a different crunchy texture.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Slice Apples Thinly and Evenly: This will help those apples cook evenly until tender.
- Keep that Butter Cold: To get that fluffy, flaky drop biscuit just right, make sure that butter is cold boos.
- Don’t Overmix: As soon as the water goes into your biscuit dough, mix until it just combines. If you keep going, the biscuit topping could get dense.
- Check for Doneness: You can insert a knife into the center to confirm that the apples are tender. If the apples are still firm, keep baking. If your topping is browning too fast, just add some foil on top.
- Chill Out: Give your cobbler a rest before you dive in. This will help that syrup set up and make serving a whole lot easier y’all.
How to store & reheat apple cobbler
Make sure you cool the cobbler down to room temp. Then store in an airtight container or cover with foil and pop in the fridge.
To reheat, preheat the oven to 250 degrees, take the cobbler out of the fridge and transfer it to an oven-safe dish, if need be.
For individual serving sizes, reheat for 10-15 minutes. For an entire cobbler, reheat for 30-45 minutes. Take the cobbler out of the oven, and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before getting down.
How long will apple cobbler last in the fridge?
It should keep up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Can I freeze?
For sure boos! Just wrap super tightly in plastic wrap then cover that with foil. Make sure you label with the date. It should last for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Yep for sure. I would make the biscuit topping ahead and store in the fridge until ready to use. For the apples, it is best not to make ahead since the apples will brown quickly.
Yep boos. I would recommend that you so the filling has a nice smooth texture. Those peels can create a chewy tough taste, and nobody wants that!
If the mulled wine vibes ain’t your jam, go with grape juice, cranberry juice or even apple cider as a nice substitute.
This apple cobbler is the treat to make all fall long. Warm, cozy, perfectly spiced and deliciously sweet. Apples never had it so good. Plus the recipe couldn’t be easier. Get into it boos.
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Apple Cobbler
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Equipment
- Baking Dishes
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 3 lb honeycrisp and/or granny smith cored, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup red wine
For the Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp granulated sugar divided
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
- 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-in or large round baking pan.
For the Filling
- Add sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, apple pie spice, vanilla, water, and wine in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Transfer apples to prepared baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the apples are cooking, prepare the topping.
For the Topping
- Combine flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
- Add cold butter and pulse until sand-like texture. Add hot water until a dough forms. The mixture should be the consistency of drop biscuits. Add 1 -2 tablespoons at a time if your dough is too dry.
- Once apples have cooked, use a large scoop or a spoon to drop the dough over the apples. Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the dough. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes then serve it up.
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Very tasty and perfect for fall. I would probably use half the amount of sugar in the topping – probably eliminate the granulated sugar – because it turned out SUPER sweet. However, everyone in my family enjoyed it.
Thank you for the feedback!
Holy smokes this is so good! I went with brandy instead of red wine, and it came out tasting like a crunchy cinnamon roll topping. I love the efficiency of making the topping while the apples cook down. Also, the flour in the apple filling binds so nicely that it bubbles luxuriously, and yet it dishes out really cleanly when it’s time to serve… I don’t expect that from a cobbler (or any baked dessert without a bottom crust). I can’t believe this has so few reviews, y’all have to try it!
This was incredible!!! The drop biscuit topping was to die for, with an amazing crunchy exterior and chewy interior. Combined with the filling, the whole thing tastes like a cinnamon roll but with apple and a super satisfying texture. 11/10
Can the red wine be eliminated or can you use something else in its place?
Yes you can switch for apple juice or cider if you would prefer.
Can you substitute apples for peaches?
Yes you can. I also have a peach cobbler here: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/southern-peach-cobbler-recipe-how-to-make-peach-cobbler/
Apple cobbler is one of my all time favorite desserts!! And your version turned out absolutely perfectly – made it for dessert this weekend and my family loved it!
I love this cobbler! The apples cooked perfectly and the red wine added nice punch!
What a beautiful dessert to celebrate fall! Definitely quite the dream come true. All those flavors sound absolutely fantastic.
This sounds so Frenchy! Perfect for the upcoming late summer days, thanks!
Oh this looks absolutely divine! What a beautiful recipe for all seasons…I’m craving a cobbler now for dessert tonight. It’s been ages since I’ve had one. I might just go whip one up right now!