Apple Cobbler with Oat Crumble Topping

A classic Pennsylvania Dutch-style cobbler featuring tender baked apples topped with a sweet, crunchy oat crumble.

Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch

Category: Desserts

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 6 medium Honeycrisp apples
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium Honeycrisp apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a large bowl, combine apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Toss until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Transfer apple mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add 1/4 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and cut with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over apples.
5. Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges.