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Apple Cobbler with Drop Biscuit Topping

This comforting apple cobbler features a sweet apple filling with a soft yet crispy drop biscuit topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 244
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1/3 cup sugar Granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar Brown sugar adds depth of flavor
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Helps thicken the filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice for flavor
  • dash ground cloves For additional spiciness
  • 4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced Granny Smith or similar for best results
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter To dot over the filling
For the topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Base for the biscuit topping
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Sweetness for the topping
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent for a light texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/3 cup shortening Can be replaced with butter for richer flavor
  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk For moisture in the topping
  • 1 large egg Helps bind the topping
Optional
  • 1 serving vanilla ice cream or whipped cream For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cloves. Then add the sliced apples and toss until they are well coated.
Assemble
  1. Spread the coated apples in a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Dot the top with the cold butter.
Make the Topping
  1. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Work in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
Bake
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the apples, leaving small gaps for steam to escape. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Serve
  1. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For the best texture, use medium slices of apples and keep gaps between biscuit batter for better baking. Avoid freezing for best results.