Description
Grandmother’s cherished snickerdoodle cobbler combines warm cinnamon memories with comforting Southern baking traditions. Creamy apple filling nestles beneath buttery crumble, inviting you to savor sweet nostalgia in each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (76 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) hot water
- 2 ¼ tsps baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Lavishly brush a 9×13 inch pan with melted butter, creating a complete protective base layer for the cobbler.
- Batter Creation: Whisk milk, vanilla, and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and thoroughly integrated, forming a silky liquid foundation.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Gently fold flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon into the liquid mixture, blending carefully to maintain a delicate texture without overmixing.
- Pan Assembly: Evenly spread the batter across the buttered pan, allowing it to naturally settle without disturbing the underlying butter layer.
- Caramelization Layer: Generously sprinkle brown sugar across the batter surface, creating a promise of rich, golden caramelization.
- Moisture Infusion: Gently pour hot water over the entire cobbler, letting it disperse naturally without disrupting the carefully constructed layers.
- Baking Process: Place the pan in a preheated 350°F oven, baking for 35-40 minutes until the exterior transforms to a rich golden-brown and the center sets with a gentle wobble.
- Finishing Touch: Immediately after removing from the oven, liberally dust the warm cobbler with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Serving Preparation: Rest the cobbler for 10-15 minutes, allowing the intricate layers to settle and the flavors to harmonize before presenting this delectable dessert.
Notes
- Butter Basics: Use unsalted butter for precise control of the dessert’s sweetness and to prevent excess saltiness.
- Batter Blending: Mix dry ingredients separately before adding to wet ingredients to prevent clumping and ensure smooth texture.
- Water Wisdom: Pour hot water gently and directly over the batter without stirring to create a unique layered texture and self-saucing effect.
- Cooling Crucial: Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to allow layers to set and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg