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Delicious homemade apple cobbler with golden biscuit topping served in a rustic dish

Homemade Apple Cobbler with a Golden Biscuit Topping

A deliciously warm dessert featuring spiced apples and a crunchy biscuit topping, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the apple filling
  • 6 pieces apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick A mix of sweet and tart apples recommended, e.g., Granny Smith and Fuji.
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the biscuit topping
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar For sprinkling on top
To serve
  • to taste Vanilla ice cream Recommended serving suggestion.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
Making the Biscuit Topping
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add buttermilk just until everything comes together.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture over the apple filling, ensuring some spaces remain for the apples to peek through.
  2. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the biscuit layer for an added crunch.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
Serving
  1. Once ready, let it cool slightly and serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For perfect results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples, and avoid overmixing the biscuit dough. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.