There are fancy desserts, and then there are the ones that quietly become family favorites.

This easy old fashioned apple cobbler falls firmly into the second category. It starts with tart green apples tossed with cinnamon and brown sugar, then gets topped with a buttery crumble that bakes up golden and crisp. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s simple comfort food at its best.

What I love most about this recipe is that it doesn’t require any special ingredients or complicated steps. It’s the kind of dessert you can pull together on a busy afternoon and still feel proud to place it on the table after dinner.

Whether you’re baking for family, bringing dessert to a gathering, or simply wanting something cozy on a cool evening, this apple cobbler is always a good choice.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Uses simple pantry ingredients
Easy to prepare
Perfect balance of sweet and tart
Rich buttery crumble topping
Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream
Bakes in a simple 9×9 pan

Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler with Crumbly Butter Topping

A cozy homemade old fashioned apple cobbler made with tart green apples, cinnamon, and a buttery crumb topping. Baked in a 9×9 pan and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream, this easy dessert is simple enough for any day of the week and comforting enough for special occasions.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 6

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

5-6 medium green apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
11/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 T flour or cornstarch
2 T melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt

Crumbly Butter Topping

1 cup flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla

Method

Preheat oven to 350
Butter a 9×9 baking dish
In a large bowl or you can just use the baking dish itself to mix all ingredients combine the sliced apples, brown and white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, vanilla, melted butter, and salt. Toss until apples are evenly coated.
Spread the apple mixture into baking dish
In a separate bowl, stir together flour , sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Pour in the melted butter and vanilla. Stir with a fork until crumbly. The mixture should form moist clumps rather than a smooth batter.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over apples.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and you can see it bubbling.
Allow the cobbler to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream

Granny smith apples work especially well because their tart flavor balances the sweetness of the topping.

For an extra caramelized finish, sprinkle a tablespoon of brown sugar over the topping during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Country home vignette with apples and candle and white florals in ironstone pitcher

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Final Thoughts

Sometimes the best desserts are the simplest ones.

This old fashioned apple cobbler is warm, comforting, and made from ingredients many of us already have on hand. served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. it’s the kind of dessert that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. My hopes are your family enjoys it as much as we do.

from my hearth to yours,
Becky