Skillet Apple Cobbler is one of the most delicious desserts you will ever taste. This cobbler recipe is quick to make and a real crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping. My favorite part of fall comes when cinnamon and apple is everywhere. When I spotted these tiny apples at the store recently I knew they would be perfect for a skillet apple cobbler.
SKILLET APPLE COBBLER
With a warm, spiced apple filling and a sweet biscuit crust on top, Skillet Apple Cobbler is full of nostalgic goodness and is sure to become a family favorite!
With a warm, spiced apple filling and a sweet biscuit crust on top, Skillet Apple Cobbler is full of nostalgic goodness and is sure to become a family favorite!
Warm fruit topped with a sweet crust has a particular flavor that makes it impossible to resist, especially when served with vanilla ice cream! This recipe has a sweet biscuit crust, which is one of our favorite cobbler crusts. The greatest element of any cobbler, it is soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. You’ll be relieved to learn that making a sweet biscuit crust is very simple if you’ve never done it. Really, chopping all of those apples is the most difficult task.
WHAT KIND OF APPLE SHOULD I USE?
You should take the recipe into consideration while selecting an apple for a cobbler or pie. You can find out what kind of apple to buy from an excellent recipe. You don’t need to have a perfect match because there are countless types of apples, but you will be able to acquire a good match if you know a little bit about the variety that is required. Granny Smith apples, a green, tart apple, are used in this dish. A tangy apple counteracts the recipe’s sweetness. Additionally, Granny Smith apples bake quite nicely and don’t release a lot of moisture or turn mushy when they’re baked.
APPLE PEELING TIP FOR SKILLET APPLE COBBLER:
If you spend money on a decent peeler, corer, and slicer, this recipe would go much more quickly. It genuinely eliminates the hard effort and should cost you $20 or less.
BUTTER:
You can either dice your cold butter or you can use a box cheese grater to grate your butter. Whichever method you choose, be sure your butter is extremely cold.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COBBLER AND A CRISP?
Cobblers are fruit desserts that are baked and have a batter or biscuit crust. Crisps are baked fruit dessert dishes with toppings that resemble streusel and are frequently made of oats, butter, and sugar.
WHAT IF I DON’T OWN A CAST IRON SKILLET?
If you don’t own a cast iron skillet, you can always use a regular 9×13 pan.
STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
For up to five days, keep any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Use the microwave to reheat single serving portions for a total of 30 seconds.
Skillet Apple Cobbler
20min Prep, 35min Cook, 55min Total
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 crisp red apples, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F.
- In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, add butter (or an 11-x 7-inch baking dish). Melt the butter in the skillet in the oven.
- Buttermilk and vanilla are added as the flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt are whisked together in a bowl.
- Over the melted butter in the skillet, pour the ingredients.
- Spread apple slices and cinnamon over the batter.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until rims are golden and center is firm.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar.
Cast Iron Apple Cobbler
Cast Iron Apple Cobbler
Serves: 8
Hands On Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Ingredients
Filling
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 8 to 10), peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
The filling is prepared by preheating the oven to 375 degrees.
Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sugars have dissolved, after adding the flour, lemon juice, and both types of sugar. Add and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples have softened slightly. Add the salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then turn off the heat.
To prepare the topping, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl using a fork. Pour the heavy cream in gradually and stir the mixture with a fork until it forms a sticky dough.
Over the apple mixture in the skillet, scatter pieces of the dough.
The remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and the cinnamon should be combined in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the dough after brushing it with melted butter. Cook the contents and topping until thoroughly heated through, about 40 minutes, then place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. Serve hot.
Cast-Iron Apple Cobbler
This Cast-Iron Apple Cobbler’s filling, made from Fuji apples, a particularly sweet type, is ideal. For a more tart flavor profile, try blending with Granny Smith apples.
Recipe Summary
Yield:
10 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Ingredients
Ingredient Checklist
- 6 ¾ ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
- 12 cups thinly sliced peeled Fuji apple (about 4 pounds)
- ⅔ cup sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
Directions
Instructions Checklist
- Set the oven to 375 degrees.
- Step 2Level with a knife after weighing or softly spooning flour into dry measuring cups. Toss well the following ingredients in a large bowl: 25 ounces (or 1/2 cup) flour, apple, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon into a big Dutch oven made of cast iron. Add a half cup of water.
- Step 3Combine remaining 5 ounces (or 1 cup) of flour, remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, blend in 1/4 cup of butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the buttermilk until slightly wet. By tablespoonfuls, drop the batter over the apple mixture. Bake for one hour at 375 degrees, or until bubbling and golden. Serve hot.
Chef’s Notes
Reduce the recipe in half and bake it in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet for a small gathering.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
257 calories; calories from fat 26%; fat 7.4g; saturated fat 4.5g; mono fat 1.9g; poly fat 0.4g; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 46.1g; fiber 2.3g; cholesterol 19mg; iron 1.1mg; sodium 349mg; calcium 96mg.