Description
This Warm Caramel Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream is a comforting and delicious dessert perfect for cozy evenings. Featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked beneath a buttery oat crumble topping and drizzled with rich caramel sauce, it combines classic apple cobbler flavors with a sweet caramel twist. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cobbler is an irresistible treat that highlights the best of autumnal fruit and indulgent dessert elements.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 6 medium apples (about 2½ pounds), peeled and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Additional brown sugar (about 2 tablespoons, estimated)
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, and caramel sauce. Toss everything thoroughly so the apples are evenly coated with the sugars and spices.
- Transfer Filling: Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer for even baking.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, additional brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and cohesive.
- Top the Apples: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling, covering it completely to form a crisp layer when baked.
- Bake Cobler: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle additional caramel sauce if desired for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use tart apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- The crumble topping can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the topping based on desired sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave and are delicious warmed up the next day.
- Serve with freshly whipped cream as an alternative to vanilla ice cream.
