Turkey Free Apple Cobbler
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with golden, buttery biscuit — this cobbler is pure comfort in a baking dish. Tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp apples get tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon juice before baking down into a glossy, fragrant filling that perfumes the whole kitchen. The biscuit topping comes together with cold butter worked into flour until crumbly, then just enough milk to bring it into a shaggy dough — that rough, uneven texture is exactly what gives you those crisp edges and soft, pillowy centers. Dropping the dough in rustic spoonfuls over the filling lets steam escape and creates those irresistible golden peaks. A sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top adds a satisfying crunch that makes every bite feel a little extra special. This is the kind of dessert that disappears fast, so you might want to plan for seconds from the start.
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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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