Rice Free Apple Cobbler
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with golden, buttery biscuit — this cobbler is pure comfort food done right. Tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp apples get tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon juice before baking into a jammy, fragrant filling that perfumes the whole kitchen. The biscuit topping comes together with flour, cold butter, and milk, dropped in rustic spoonfuls so steam escapes and every edge gets beautifully crisp. A sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top adds a satisfying crunch that makes each bite feel a little extra special. For anyone navigating a rice-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every single ingredient, from the apple filling to the biscuit dough, is completely free of rice or rice-derived components, no substitutions needed. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling thickens up and you get that perfect scoop. Serve it as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that genuinely earns its place at the table.
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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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