Legume Free Apple Cobbler
Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, crackly biscuit topping — this cobbler is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp apples get tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and just enough cornstarch to pull the juices into a glossy, spoonable sauce as everything bakes together. The biscuit topping comes together with cold butter worked into flour by hand, giving you those irresistible flaky, tender pockets that soak up the fruit underneath. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, desserts can be a minefield of hidden ingredients — but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. No bean-based flours, no soy derivatives, no surprises. A sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top adds a satisfying crunch that makes it look like it came from a bakery counter. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to settle, then serve it warm and watch it disappear.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), such as granny smith or honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the biscuit topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar or coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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