Gingerbread Caramel Apple Cobbler (Printer View)

Tender apples caramelized and topped with spiced gingerbread, baked to golden comfort for festive gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 large apples, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 3/4 cup jarred or homemade caramel sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced

→ Gingerbread Topping

11 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
12 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
17 - 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
19 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
20 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
21 - 1/3 cup molasses
22 - 1/2 cup whole milk
23 - 1 large egg

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Add caramel sauce and lemon juice, mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and scatter diced butter across the top.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until well blended.
04 - In another bowl, stir together melted butter, molasses, milk, and egg until smooth. Incorporate wet mixture into dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined and no pockets remain.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of gingerbread batter across apple mixture, spreading gently to cover as much surface as possible, accepting small gaps.
06 - Bake in the center of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the gingerbread topping is set and a skewer inserted into the topping comes out clean, and apples have softened with bubbling edges.
07 - Allow cobbler to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before portioning. Present warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich gingerbread flavor pairs with sweet, buttery apples for seasonal comfort.
  • Perfect for entertaining or a family treat thanks to its crowd-pleasing presentation.
02 -
  • This recipe contains milk, eggs, and wheat (gluten), so check caramel sauce labels if purchasing store-bought versions.
  • Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
03 -
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the apple filling for crunch and extra flavor.
  • Try swapping in salted caramel sauce for a richer, bolder taste.
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