Hamdi Saidani This Big Daddy’s Apple Cobbler Recipe is an easy and buttery recipe, which is made with Granny Smith apples and cinnamon. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 45 minutes.
Big Daddy’s Apple Cobbler Recipe Ingredients
For the Filling:
- Butter, for dish
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- Pinch ground ginger
- 1 egg, beaten
For the Ginger Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup candy ginger, minced
How To Make Big Daddy’s Apple Cobbler Recipe
- Prep the oven and dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix the apple filling: In a large bowl, mix together the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the topping batter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, self-rising flour, sugar, salt, ground ginger, and beaten egg. Mix well with a wooden spoon to form a thick batter.
- Assemble and bake: Dollop the batter in various spots on top of the apple mixture. The batter will spread as it bakes. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the apples are tender and the crust is golden.
- Make the ginger whipped cream: While the cobbler bakes, add the chilled cream and confectioners’ sugar to a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the minced candy ginger. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- What are the best apples for cobbler? Granny Smith apples are a great choice because they are tart and hold their shape well during baking. You can also use a mix of apples, like Honeycrisp or Braeburn, for a more complex flavor.
- Can I make this ahead of time? This cobbler is best served warm from the oven. However, you can prepare the apple filling and the topping batter a few hours in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- How do I know when the cobbler is done? The cobbler is ready when the apple filling is hot and bubbly and the topping is a beautiful golden brown color.
- What is self-rising flour? Self-rising flour is a convenient mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. It helps give the cobbler topping a light, cake-like texture.
What To Serve With Apple Cobbler
This warm and comforting dessert is perfect with a creamy topping.
- The homemade Ginger Whipped Cream (as in the recipe)
- A large scoop of classic vanilla bean ice cream
- A drizzle of heavy cream
How To Store Apple Cobbler
- Refrigerate: Store leftover cobbler, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a low oven to warm it through before serving.
Apple Cobbler Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 48g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What’s the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?
A cobbler has a soft, biscuit-like or cake-like topping that is “cobbled” over the fruit. A crisp (or crumble) has a crumbly, streusel-like topping made with flour, sugar, butter, and often oats.
Can I make this without self-rising flour?
Yes. To make your own self-rising flour for this recipe, whisk together 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Can I use a different fruit?
Absolutely. This recipe would be delicious with peaches, pears, or a mix of berries. You may need to adjust the sugar depending on the sweetness of the fruit you choose.
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Big Daddy’s Apple Cobbler Recipe
Description
A warm, comforting, and easy-to-make apple cobbler with a sweet, cake-like topping, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9×9-inch dish.
- In a large bowl, mix all the apple filling ingredients together. Pour into the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix all the topping ingredients to form a thick batter.
- Dollop the batter over the apple filling.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden.
- Serve warm with the homemade ginger whipped cream.
Notes
- The topping batter is meant to be thick; it will spread out as it bakes.
- Using Granny Smith apples provides a nice tartness to balance the sweetness of the topping.
- The Ginger Whipped Cream can be made while the cobbler is baking and chilled until ready to serve.
- This is a simple, rustic dessert, so don’t worry about making the topping look perfect.
