Caramel Apple Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

Caramel Apple Cobbler

This cobbler starts with a sweet apple filling full of brown sugar, cinnamon, classic apple pie spice, and caramel sauce. Then, I top it with a classic cobbler topping along with a brown sugar pecan crust topping for more crunch and flavor. It’s an extra rich and sweet twist on classic cobbler, and no one can stop eating it. It’s full of sweet flavor and a variety of textures that make it just wonderful.

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Cobbler Recipe

• It’s absolutely delicious and the combination of the sweet apples, gooey caramel, and brown sugar pecan crust topping is simply irresistible.
• It’s super easy to make and only takes a few ingredients and can be on the table in no time.
• It is the perfect fall dessert with the warm spices and sweet flavors, and the crunchy addition of the brown sugar pecan crust topping.

Caramel Apple Cobbler Ingredients

This recipe mainly uses kitchen staples to create. The only things you’ll probably have to buy are the apples and the caramel sauce – maybe the nuts.

• Granny Smith apples are perfect to use in baking. They hold their shape well and add a nice tartness to the cobbler.
• Brown sugar adds a nice caramelized flavor and helps create a moist and tender topping.
• Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps create a crispy topping.
• Lemon juice helps prevent the apples from turning brown and helps to balance out the sweetness of the cobbler.
• Cornstarch helps prevent the filling from becoming too funny and helps thicken the filling.
• Cinnamon is the classic flavor that is perfect with apple desserts, and adds a warm and cozy flavor to the cobbler.
• Nutmeg adds a bit of depth to the cobbler and is a perfect addition for fall desserts.
• Ghirardelli premium caramel sauce is a rich and delicious caramel sauce that is the perfect addition to the cobbler filling and a sweet and gooey layer of deliciousness to drizzle over the top. 
• All purpose flour helps to create a tender and crumbly topping and helps bind the ingredients together.
• Baking powder helps to create a light and airy texture.
• Salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the topping and helps to enhance the flavors in the cobbler.
• Butter adds richness and flavor to the topping and helps to create the crumbly topping.
• Boiling water helps to activate the baking powder and gives the topping a light and airy texture.
• Chopped pecans add flavor and a bit of crunch to the topping.

How to Make Caramel Apple Cobbler

Making this cobbler is very simple, as most cobblers are. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

Step 1: Make the Apple Filling

Combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel sauce in a large bowl. Let sit while making the toppings.

Step 2: Make the Cobbler Topping

Whisk the flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Then, mix the butter into the flour with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Finally, add the boiling water and stir until combined.

Step 3: Make the Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

Stir the brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter together until combined in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 4: Make the Cobbler

Spray a 3-quart or 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and immediately pour in the apple mixture. Then, top the apples with cobbler batter. Finally, sprinkle the brown sugar pecan crust topping over the cobbler batter.

Step 5: Bake

Bake the cobbler uncovered for 50 to 55 minutes until the topping is cooked thoroughly and starts to brown. Serve warm with ice cream.

Recipe Tips

• Cut your butter into cubes, and then keep it in the refrigerator until just before you cut it into the flour for the best results.
• Be sure your water is boiling, not just hot, when you add it to the flour and butter mixture.
• Don’t spray your dish until you’re ready to add the apple filling. Otherwise, the nonstick spray will pool at the bottom of the dish.
• If the cobbler starts to brown too much, lightly cover with aluminum foil.

Variations

• Try using pears, cherries, apricots, or peaches for this filling recipe.
• You can use berries in place of apples for the filling.
• Chopped walnuts will work in place of pecans for the topping.

What to Serve with Caramel Apple Cobbler

Serve this cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s also great with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea.

FAQ

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Apple Cobbler

Store the cobbler in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the cobbler, bake it for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Try This Delicious Caramel Apple Cobbler Recipe Today

This caramel apple cobbler combines a caramel-infused apple filling and classic cobbler batter topping with a sweet and crunchy brown sugar pecan crust for a tasty twist on a classic cobbler favorite. It’s so good and so easy to make, everyone loves it. You’ll love how quickly you can make it, and everyone else will love how delicious it is! Be sure to save yourself a piece, because it tends to go fast. Give it a try!

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