Save It A cozy dessert featuring spiced gingerbread topping, tender caramel-coated apples, and a hint of warmth that’s perfect for fall or winter gatherings.
This Gingerbread Caramel Apple Cobbler instantly became a cold-weather favorite when I first made it for a family dinner. The spiced aroma filled our kitchen and everyone went back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Apple Filling: 6 large apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 tsp salt. 3/4 cup jarred or homemade caramel sauce. 2 tbsp lemon juice. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced.
- Gingerbread Topping: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 tsp ground ginger. 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled. 1/3 cup molasses. 1/2 cup whole milk. 1 large egg.
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Make the Apple Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add caramel sauce and lemon juice, mix well to coat. Transfer apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and dot with diced butter.
- Prepare Gingerbread Topping:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, molasses, milk, and egg until smooth. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Assemble Cobbler:
- Drop spoonfuls of gingerbread batter evenly over the apples. Gently spread to cover as much as possible, it’s fine if a few gaps remain.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is firm and a skewer inserted into the gingerbread comes out clean and the apples are bubbling.
- Cool and Serve:
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Save It Serving this cobbler after a hearty dinner always brings my family together. No one can resist digging in while it’s still warm from the oven.
Required Tools
9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula or spoon, peeler and corer, knife
Notes
Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the apple filling for extra depth, use salted caramel for a bolder flavor, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 380 calories, 10 g total fat, 71 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
Save It This comforting cobbler will be the highlight of your fall table. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an unforgettable dessert.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What apples work best in this dessert?
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are preferred for their firm texture and balance of tartness and sweetness.
- → Can I use store-bought caramel sauce?
Yes, both jarred and homemade caramel work. Check for allergens if using store-bought options.
- → Is the gingerbread topping cake-like or crumbly?
It's soft and cake-like after baking, thanks to the milk, egg, and molasses in the batter.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving to best enjoy flavors.
- → What pairs well when serving?
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complement the warm spices and caramel flavors perfectly.
- → Can nuts be added to the filling?
Yes, adding chopped pecans or walnuts provides extra texture and flavor depth.