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Apple Cheddar Cobbler Recipe

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This Apple Cheddar Cobbler combines tender, cinnamon-kissed apple filling with savory sharp cheddar drop biscuits for a comforting and unique dessert. The apples are cooked gently on the stovetop with brown sugar, lemon juice, and butter before being topped with cheesy biscuit dollops and baked to golden perfection. A perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 8 medium California apples – cored & diced into ½” cubes, about 8 cups chopped
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca flour

Cheddar Drop Biscuits

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into ¼” cubes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, cold

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a medium pot, melt ¼ cup of butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples and toss to coat evenly with the butter. Stir in lemon juice, brown sugar, and salt, and continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in flour and cornstarch until the mixture thickens to a luscious filling consistency.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Heat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a well-seasoned 9-inch cast iron skillet or equivalent glass/ceramic baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Transfer the apple filling into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  3. Make Cheddar Drop Biscuit Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and toss to coat with flour. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized bits. Stir in ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and cut it into the flour mixture just until combined, leaving visible cheese shreds.
  4. Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the cold buttermilk. Use a fork to gently mix everything together just until combined, forming a shaggy biscuit dough.
  5. Top the Filling with Biscuit Dollops: Using a tablespoon, scoop about 12 mounds of biscuit dough and drop them evenly over the apple filling, covering most of the surface but leaving some filling visible between dollops. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top of the biscuits.
  6. Bake the Cobbler: Place the skillet or baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (204°C). Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for about 30 more minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes to set before serving warm. It pairs beautifully with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
  • This cobbler pairs excellently with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Rewarm before serving.

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