Do you cook apples before putting them in a crumble?

Sometimes. Not always. If I’m in a rush, I just throw them in raw with the sugar and spices and let the oven do its thing. But if I want them soft and saucy, I cook them a little first. Depends on the day.

Should you cook apples before putting them in a pie?

Most of the time, no. You slice them, mix them up, and bake. Done. But I’ve cooked them first before, when I thought they might stay too firm. Honestly? Both ways work.

What’s the difference between apple crisp and apple cobbler?

Crisp’s got oats. Cobbler doesn’t. Cobbler has that biscuit-y topping, soft in the middle, golden on top. Crisp is more crumbly. Both taste like fall, but cobbler feels more casual. More “grab a spoon and dig in” kind of thing.

What are the ingredients in apple cobbler?

Apples. Sugar. Spices. Bit of flour. That’s the filling. The top’s just flour, sugar, butter, buttermilk, and an egg. Nothing fancy. And ice cream on the side, because yeah, that’s not optional.

Apple Cobbler Recipe | Cozy Fall Dessert (Easy + Golden)

Description

Warm apple cobbler with spiced apples and a golden biscuit topping. Best served hot with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Scale

For the apple filling

5 pounds apples, peeled (about 9–11 large apples, mixed varieties)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cobbler topping

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons granulated or raw sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Choose apples. Peel, core, and thinly slice (about 9 cups).

2. Toss apples with lemon zest and juice in skillet or baking dish.

3. Add sugars, flour, spices, and salt. Stir until coated.

4. Cook apples on stovetop for 20 minutes until tender OR bake raw in dish (see notes).

5. Stir in vanilla and transfer to a 9×13 dish.

6. Preheat oven to 375°F.

7. Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

8. Whisk buttermilk and egg, then cut into dry mixture with butter until shaggy.

9. Spread topping over apples evenly.

10. Scatter butter chunks on top and sprinkle with sugar.

11. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling.

12. Broil 1–3 minutes if you want extra crisp topping.

13. Cool at least 15 minutes, then serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

If skipping stovetop cooking, use 1/2 cup flour in filling instead of 5 tbsp.
Cheater buttermilk: 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice + milk to 1/2 cup line.
Store loosely covered on counter 1-2 days, fridge up to a week.
Best served warm with vanilla ice cream. Freezing not recommended.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 492
Sugar: 73g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 102g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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