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Easy Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler Recipe with Cinnamon Oat Crumble

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A simple, comforting apple cobbler baked in a Dutch oven with a crisp cinnamon oat crumble topping. Perfect for quick homemade dessert that tastes like fall any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse your Dutch oven if unused.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss in a large bowl with granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract (if using), and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to the Dutch oven, spreading evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, forks, or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
  6. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes to thicken juices.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use cold butter for the crumble topping to keep it crumbly and avoid greasy texture. If apples are very juicy, add 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch to the apple mixture to thicken. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Let cobbler rest 10-15 minutes before serving to thicken juices. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.

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