Cranberry-Apple Cobbler takes full advantage of in season, fall fruit. Sweet apples and tart cranberries make a layer of undeniably juicy and festive looking fruit. However, it’s the buttery topping that puts it all over the top!
We all love apple pie, but it’s fun to change it up. This cranberry cobbler dessert is a festive, fuss-free ending to a special meal. The bursting cranberries oozing over the sides of the dish says it all.
If you have an aversion to pumpkin desserts, this would be a great ending to your Thanksgiving meal. The cobbler is sweet and tart, with a noticeable variance in texture.
This is one dessert you need to try for yourself, the apple-cranberry combo is one you’ll be pleasantly surprised with.
Ingredients Needed for Cranberry Apple Cobbler
Pantry Ingredients
granulated sugar – used in two different parts of the recipe
walnuts – make sure they are fresh
golden raisins – these are so much better than regular raisins
all-purpose flour- I have never substituted any other type of flour in this recipe
vanilla extract – pure is best
salt – use table salt here
confectioners’ sugar – also known as powdered sugar
Fresh Ingredients
apples – Granny Smith are preferred, but Jonathan, Rome Beauty and York Imperial also work well
cranberries – these need to be fresh
eggs – size large
butter – for baked goods I always prefer using Kerrygold brand butter
orange zest – don’t leave this out, it really brightens the flavors
How To Make Cranberry Apple Cobbler
Step one:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step two:In a large bowl, toss together sliced apples, cranberries, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, walnuts and golden raisins.
Step three:Butter four (5-inch) quiche dishes or one 8 x 8 baking dish. Spoon apple mixture evenly into prepared dishes.
Step four:For the topping, combine eggs, all-purpose flour, butter, the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract and salt. Stir with a fork until smooth. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
Step five:Bake about 30 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is tender. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over the tops. Serve warm.
What Makes A Cobbler A Cobbler?
A cobbler is associated with a fruit dessert that has a biscuit-like topping.
A cobbler’s crust does not have a smooth top like a pie would, however, the topping is “cobbled” and coarse. It is spooned over the fruit filling and baked.
As you can see here the biscuit-style topping has been spooned over the fruit mixture. It does not have to completely cover the fruit.
While not shown, this is amazing with both a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream…or both.
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Cranberry-Apple Cobbler takes full advantage of in season, fall fruit. Sweet apples and tart cranberries make a layer of undeniably juicy and festive looking fruit. However, it's the buttery topping that puts it all over the top!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Cobbler
Servings: 4
Calories: 613kcal
Author: Cathy
Ingredients
2mediumbaking apples (such as Granny Smith, Jonathan, Rome Beauty or York Imperial), peeled, cored and sliced
In a large bowl, toss together sliced apples, cranberries, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, walnuts and golden raisins.
Butter four (5 oz) ramekins or one 8 x 8 baking dish. Spoon apple mixture evenly into prepared dishes.
For the topping, combine eggs, all-purpose flour, butter, the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract and salt. Stir with a fork until smooth. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
Bake about 30 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is tender. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over the tops. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Apple Cobbler
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613Calories from Fat 246
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.3g42%
Saturated Fat 14.8g93%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 153mg51%
Sodium 38.3mg2%
Potassium 127mg4%
Carbohydrates 85g28%
Fiber 3.5g15%
Sugar 66g73%
Protein 6.4g13%
Vitamin A 56IU1%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 14.6mg1%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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