Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

This delicious cobbler begins with a filling of tart Granny Smith apples, tangy cranberries, and a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and orange zest. I pour it into a baking dish, then top it with a homemade cobbler batter. After that, I add a layer of sweet and crunchy brown sugar pecan topping and bake until the filling is hot and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. It’s a hearty, rustic dessert that’s easy to make and hard to stop eating, which is really the combo you always want in any dish you make!

Why You’ll Love This Apple Cranberry Cobbler Recipe

• The flavor combination of the sweet apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans is a winning trio and is simply irresistible.
• Apple and cranberries complement each other, with the cranberries adding a burst of tanginess to the sweetness of the apples, while the pecans offer a delicious richness to the fruit filling.
• The brown sugar pecan topping is absolutely amazing and adds a complex sweetness and depth of flavor that elevates this cobbler to a whole new level.

Apple Cranberry Cobbler Ingredients

You’ll only need basic baking ingredients, apples, and cranberries to make this recipe. Most of what you need is probably in your kitchen right now, and anything you don’t have can be found in one quick trip to the grocery store.

For the Filling

• Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced ½-inch thick
• Fresh cranberries, rinsed
• Granulated  sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Orange juice
• Orange zest
• Cornstarch

Cobbler Topping

• All purpose flour
• Light brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter
• Boiling water

For the Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

• Light brown sugar
• All purpose flour
• Chopped pecans
• Butter

How to Make Apple Cranberry Cobbler

Making this recipe is just as easy as making a traditional apple cobbler. You’ll only really add one extra step to the entire process, and you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Add the apples and cranberries to a large bowl. Then, sprinkle the sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cornstarch over the fruit. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes. Then, pour the filling into the baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Cobbler Batter

Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Then, cut the butter into the mixture with a pastry cutter or two forks until crumbly. Pour the boiling water into the mixture and stir to combine. Spoon the batter over the fruit and gently spread it to cover the fruit completely.

Step 4: Make the Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

Add the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter to a small bowl and stir to combine. Then, spoon the mixture evenly over the cobbler.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Cover with foil in the last 20 minutes of baking if the topping begins to get too brown. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Keep your cubed butter in the refrigerator until ready to cut it into the flour. Cold butter is essential for the best cobbler batter.
• Be sure the water for the batter is boiling, not just hot.
• Let the cranberry apple mixture sit for a minimum of 10 minutes so the fruit can begin to macerate before baking.
• Keep an eye on your pecan topping and cover it with foil in the last 20 minutes of baking if it begins to get too brown.

Variations

• For more fall/holiday flavor, add a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the fruit mixture.
• You can use other baking apples like Cortland, Rome, or even Honeycrisp in this recipe.
• If you don’t have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen.
• Add cinnamon to the pecan crust for more flavor.

What to Serve with Apple Cranberry Cobbler

Serve this cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip. It’s also delicious with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee or tea, or even a cocktail.

Recipe FAQ

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Apple Cranberry Cobbler

Refrigerate this cobbler in an airtight container or covered in its original dish with foil for up to 5 days. For longer storage, transfer the cobbler to an airtight, freezer-safe container or wrap the entire dish in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat the cobbler, bake it for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. If the cobbler is frozen, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat it in the oven.

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