This Skillet Apple Cobbler Recipe is a delicious fall dessert! The cast iron skillet adds a beautiful presentation. (Disclaimer: I was paid to develop a recipe for Clabber Girl Baking Powder. As always, all opinions are my own.)
If you follow this blog closely you may notice that this recipe is very similar to my skillet peach cobbler. That’s because not long after I posted it I was hired by Clabber Girl to make a similar cobbler using their cornstarch and baking soda.
Since I already use their products for baking I was happy to collaborate.Â
This fall dessert is simple to prepare and will surely be a crowd pleaser at holiday parties. Even though I used Clabber Girl cornstarch and baking powder to prepare the recipe, you can obviously use whatever brands you have on hand.
Skillet Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 pounds apples, cored, peeled and chopped (sweet or tart will work)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons half & half or heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional: vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large oven safe skillet, combine the apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt over medium heat. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring, until the apples have lightly caramelized and are soft but not mushy.
- Mix together the lemon juice and cornstarch and stir it into the apple mixture. Remove from the heat.
- Whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the half and half, melted butter and vanilla extract. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. For two smaller cobblers, divide the apple mixture evenly among two 5-inch oven safe skillets. For one large cobbler, leave the apples in the same skillet. Spoon the dough evenly on top of the apples and use a spatula to gently spread it out. The apples do not need to be completely covered. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of the dough.
- Bake for 18 - 22 minutes or until the sides are bubbly and the dough has cooked through. Serve hot with ice cream on top.
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
Nutrition
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Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Gorgeous! I love baking in my cast iron skillet! This cobbler sounds fabulous!
Caroline says
Oooooh, this looks like perfection! Heading over now for the recipe!
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says
Might I add, you managed to top it with the most perfect looking scoop of icecream ever!
Ruthy @ Omeletta says
Love baking in cast iron skillets- it makes such a great crust! And I don’t blame you for retooling a recipe with Clabber Girl- they’re a great product and the only baking powder I use as well. Heading straight over to see the recipe!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Gorgeous, I love that nice golden top!
Tieghan says
So gorgeous! I love your photos and really need to send you an email soon!
Roger Stowell says
Lovely shots..no surprise there! I’ve just printed out the recipe which I shall be making today..thanks. I have to say that “Clabber Girl” is amongst the weirdest brand names that I have ever heard:)
Dina says
it looks delish!
Valerie says
*Love* skillet desserts! This cobbler looks cosy-scrumptious. :D
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Is it weird that I just noticed the name of it is Clabber Girl and I have it in my pantry??
stephan says
Must. Hide. This. Recipe. From. My. Children.
Seriously, they will be all over this. And I’m pretty on board too.
Laura Dembowski says
I always used Clabber Girl baking powder! It’s the best. And this look so comforting and perfect for fall!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
This apple cobbler looks fabulous. . and baking it in the skillet adds just the right texture and crust! yumm!!! love that you added what tools you used. . awesome! heading over to the recipe now!
Nicole says
I love baking in a cast iron skillet! I don’t know if it’s my imagination or not, but the flavor always seems to be intensified.
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Absolutely gorgeous! I need an iron skillet! NOW!