Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Custard
A classic homemade apple cobbler paired with a rich vanilla custard.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices (you'll end up with about 1kg after cored and peeled)
- 1/2½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cornstarch
Topping:
- 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Vanilla Custard
, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/ 180°C.
- Prepare the filling: melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the apple slices, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon and cornstarch. Mix until well incorporated.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the apples and gently stir to combine.
- Cook the apples, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the apples begin to soften. Transfer apple filling to the prepared baking pan.
- Make the topping: in a medium bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Mix to combine.
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla to dry ingredients. Whisk just until combined. Some small lumps are okay. Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
- Bake on the center rack for 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve preferably warm, on its own or topped with vanilla custard.