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Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler

Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler

Delicious Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler with a rich filling and a golden topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 842 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Small heavy bottom pan
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Pastry blender
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 9 apples, peel, core and slice Granny Smith recommended
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

For the Caramel Sauce

  • ¾ cup butter (1½ sticks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • ⅔ cup boiling water

Additional Topping

  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 375°

Apple Filling

  • Add sliced apples to large mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, lemon juice and nutmeg over apples.
  • Stir until apples are coated then add pecans. Stir.

Caramel Sauce

  • In a small heavy bottom pan, melt butter over low heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar and milk.
  • Bring to a boil over low heat and continue stirring constantly for 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir.
  • Let caramel cool for 10 minutes. Pour over apple mixture and stir (save a small amount to drizzle over the top).
  • Pour into an ungreased 13 x 9 baking dish.

Cobbler Topping

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt together.
  • Using a pastry blender, mix butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
  • Pour in boiling water and stir until combined.
  • Spoon mixture over apples and spread making sure to cover all the apples.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.

Notes

Save a small amount of caramel to drizzle on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 842kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 6gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 507mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 6gSugar: 84gVitamin A: 1099IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 3mg
Keyword apple dessert, Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler, cobbler, Fall Dessert, pecan
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