Description
Apples tossed in lemon and spices caramelize in butter, then bake under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills the kitchen as sweet juices bubble through a golden crust.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples peeled cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl toss apple slices with lemon juice until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl whisk granulated sugar brown sugar cinnamon nutmeg cloves and ginger.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat then add spiced sugar mixture and cook until bubbling.
- Add apples to skillet and cook stirring until apples soften and sauce thickens about 5 minutes.
- Transfer apple mixture to prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl combine flour oats brown sugar cinnamon and salt then stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle oat topping evenly over apple filling.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Remove cobbler from oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for balanced flavor
- Let cobbler rest to allow juices to thicken before cutting
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days