New Fashioned Apple Cobbler
A comforting apple cobbler featuring a stovetop-thickened spiced apple filling for a perfectly juicy, not-runny base. The simple, rustic oil-based topping bakes up golden and crisp, offering a modern twist on a classic dessert.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 303 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
filling
- 5 pcstart cooking apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1cm thick
- 60 mlapple juice
- 75 glight brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 tspground cinnamon
- 0.25 tspground nutmeg
- 0.25 tspground clove
slurry
- 1 tbspcornstarch
- 60 mlapple juice
topping
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 pinchsalt
- 4 tbspvegetable oil
- 2 tbspcold water
Equipment
saucepan · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife · whisk · oven · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease an 20cm (8-inch) square baking dish.
About 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the apple juice designated for the slurry until no lumps remain. Set aside.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Making the slurry first allows the cornstarch to fully dissolve, preventing lumps in your filling.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced apples, the apple juice for the filling, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
About 2 min
- 4
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples just begin to soften.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Don't overcook the apples at this stage; they will continue to cook in the oven.
- 5
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick re-whisk, then pour it into the simmering apple mixture.
About 1 min
- 6
Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the filling thickens and becomes glossy.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Constant stirring is key here to prevent the bottom from scorching as it thickens.
- 7
Pour the thickened apple filling into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
About 1 min
- 8
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping.
About 1 min
- 9
Pour the vegetable oil and cold water over the dry ingredients.
About 1 min
- 10
Use a fork to mix just until a shaggy, crumbly dough forms. Do not overmix.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Overmixing will develop the gluten and make the topping tough instead of tender.
- 11
Drop spoonfuls of the topping dough evenly over the hot apple filling, leaving some space between them.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The gaps allow steam to escape and ensure the topping cooks through properly.
- 12
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
About 25 min
- 13
Carefully remove the cobbler from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to serve.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 303.4kcal
- Protein
- 2.5g
- Carbs
- 54g
- Fat
- 9.9g
- Fibre
- 3.8g
- Sugar
- 31.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in a 150°C (300°F) oven until warmed through.
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