Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Cobbler
📜 Collection: UK5 | ✍️ Attribution: J. Town | 📂 Category: Desserts A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch apple cobbler featuring a tender baked apple base, a moist sour cream cake layer, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping. This comforting dessert is best served warm, optionally paired with a rich cream cheese topping.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 40 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13 inch glass casserole dish
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Apple Layer
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Apples | peeled and sliced |
| 1 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 1 tablespoon | Cornstarch | none |
For the Cobbler Layer
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter | softened |
| 1 cup | Brown Sugar | none |
| 2 | Eggs | none |
| 2 cups | Self-rising Flour | none |
| 1 cup | Sour Cream | none |
| 2 teaspoons | Rum | optional |
For the Crunchy Baked Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Brown Sugar | none |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter | none |
| 2 tablespoons | Flour | none |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon | none |
For the Cream Cheese Topping (Optional)
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ounces | Cream Cheese | none |
| 1 cup | Cream | none |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla | none |
| 1/2 to 1 cup | Sugar | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apple Base
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Peel and slice the 8 apples and spread them in a 9x13 inch glass casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, then place in the oven to bake while preparing the batter.
Step 2: Prepare the Cobbler and Topping
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
- Add the 2 eggs and mix well, then incorporate the 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 teaspoons rum until combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to create a crumble.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Carefully remove the hot casserole dish from the oven. Dollop the cobbler batter over the hot apples and sprinkle the cinnamon crumble topping over everything.
- Return to the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until the cake part is brown, firm, and fragrant.
- Serve warm, optionally with the prepared cream cheese topping.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the baked cobbler covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a low oven before serving.
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