Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler: A Decadent Fall Dessert

 

Ingredients

For the Filling:

6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the Topping:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish (optional):

Additional caramel sauce for drizzling

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the apple mixture and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.

Make the Cobbler Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.

Assemble the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the apple mixture, spreading it out slightly but leaving some gaps for the filling to bubble through.

Bake the Cobbler: Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the topping browns too quickly, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.

Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.