Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins
Total: 1 hr Yields: 8

Imagine a dessert that’s as warm and inviting as a hug from your grandma. The Apple Cobbler by Pioneer Woman recipe is your ticket to a world of sweet aromas and comforting flavors. From the moment you take your first bite, you’ll be transported to a cozy kitchen filled with the joy of homemade goodness.
What is the Apple Cobbler Pioneer Woman?
The Apple Cobbler Pioneer Woman recipe is more than just a dessert – it’s a tribute to cherished memories and heartwarming moments. Without even lifting a spoon, you can feel the love and care that goes into each ingredient. It’s a true embodiment of the art of baking and the simple pleasures of life.
Why does this recipe work?
Get ready to fall head over heels for this recipe.
- Ingredient combination: The combination of juicy apples, brown sugar, maple syrup, and a touch of lemon creates a symphony of flavors that’s both comforting and invigorating.
- Sweet & tangy: The tender biscuits, spiced with apple pie spice, offer the perfect balance to the sweet and tangy fruit filling.
- Brings smiles: It’s the kind of dessert that brings smiles to faces and contentment to hearts.
Pioneer Woman Apple Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
For the fruit:
- Apples – 3 lb apples such as honey crisp, Braeburn, fuji, or Cortlandt
- Brown sugar – 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- All-purpose flour – 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Maple syrup – 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Lemon zest – 2 tsp lemon zest
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Kosher salt – 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the biscuits:
- All-purpose flour – 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Light brown sugar – 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- Baking powder – 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Apple pie spice – 2 tsp apple pie spice
- Kosher salt – 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Unsalted butter – 10 tbsp unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Full-fat milk – 1 cup full-fat milk
- Sugar – 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
- Salted caramel ice cream, for serving
Instructions
For preparing the fruit:
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the apples into wedges, about 1/2-inch thick, and remove the cores.
- Combine the apple slices with sugar, flour, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a spacious bowl.
- Give it a good toss, and then set this mixture aside for now.
For creating the biscuits:
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, and a touch of salt in a separate medium bowl.
- Add the butter and work it into the flour blend using either a pastry blender or your fingertips. You’re aiming for pea-sized clumps.
- Pour in the milk and gently stir with a fork until everything just comes together.
For assembling and baking:
- Pour the apple mixture into a baking dish that’s been prepared.
- Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop or two spoons, drop scoops of the biscuit dough onto the surface of the apples. As the biscuits bake, they’ll spread out a bit.
- Sprinkle the top of the biscuits with a dusting of turbinado sugar for that perfect touch.
- Bake away until the biscuits turn a lovely golden brown and the filling gets all bubbly and beautifully thickened, which should take around 45 to 55 minutes.
For serving:
- Serve this delightful dessert warm.
- Add a scoop of salted caramel ice cream to truly take it to the next level.
Tips
- Choose a variety of apples that hold their shape when baked.
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cobbler for an extra indulgent touch.
Variations
- Add a handful of chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Swap out the apples for other seasonal fruits like peaches or berries.
How to serve the Apple Cobbler
- Serve the Apple Cobbler warm, ideally with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream.
- This dessert shines brightest when enjoyed with loved ones, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. It’s a slice of tradition and a testament to the joys of sharing good food and wonderful moments.
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- Apple and Blackberry Crumble
- Mary Berry Apple Crumble
- Mary Berry Apple and Coconut Cake
- Raspberry and Apple Muffins Mary Berry
MORE PIONEER WOMAN RECIPES:
- Pioneer Woman Ice Cream Pie
- Pioneer Woman Pie Crust
- Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding
- Pioneer Woman Banana Nut Bread

Apple Cobbler Pioneer Woman
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
For the fruit:
- 3 lb.apples, such as honeycrisp, Braeburn, fuji, or Cortlandt
- 3/4 c.light brown sugar
- 1/3 c.all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c.maple syrup
- 2 tsp.lemon zest, plus 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp.kosher salt
For the biscuits:
- 2 1/3 c.all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c.light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp.baking powder
- 2 tsp.apple pie spice
- 3/4 tsp.kosher salt
- 10 tbsp.unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 c.whole milk
- 1 tbsp.turbinado sugar
- Salted caramel ice cream, for serving
Instructions
For preparing the fruit:
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the apples into wedges, about 1/2-inch thick, and remove the cores.
- Combine the apple slices with sugar, flour, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a spacious bowl.
- Give it a good toss, and then set this mixture aside for now.
For creating the biscuits:
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, and a touch of salt in a separate medium bowl.
- Add the butter and work it into the flour blend using either a pastry blender or your fingertips. You’re aiming for pea-sized clumps.
- Pour in the milk and gently stir with a fork until everything just comes together.
For assembling and baking:
- Pour the apple mixture into a baking dish that’s been prepared.
- Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop or two spoons, drop scoops of the biscuit dough onto the surface of the apples. As the biscuits bake, they’ll spread out a bit.
- Sprinkle the top of the biscuits with a dusting of turbinado sugar for that perfect touch.
- Bake away until the biscuits turn a lovely golden brown and the filling gets all bubbly and beautifully thickened, which should take around 45 to 55 minutes.
For serving:
- Serve this delightful dessert warm.
- Add a scoop of salted caramel ice cream to truly take it to the next level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American