This mini apple cobbler recipe takes classic apple cobbler and gives it a twist AND a turn. Sweet apple filling is topped with classic cobbler dough and a sweet, crunch brown sugar pecan topping. Then, everything is baked in mini paper baking pans to create single-serve cobbles perfect for the holidays, special occasions, or just a fun weeknight dessert.
We love cobblers. Our mom made an absolute ton of them growing up, and today, we make them for our family, as well. From classic peach cobbler to sweet and tangy strawberry rhubarb cobbler and everything in between, we just can’t get enough of this classic, rustic dessert.
Of course, in addition to a love of cooking and baking, our mom instilled a love of changing up the classics, which is what we did with these mini apple cobblers. They have all the classic flavor you love, and their served in a fun little package.
Why You’ll Love These Mini Apple Cobblers
- Basic Ingredients: This recipe is made with apples and simple baking ingredients found in your kitchen or grocery store.
- Easy: This recipe is no more difficult than classic apple cobbler, so anyone can make it.
- Classic Flavor: The apple filling and cobbler dough are loaded with classic flavor and texture.
- A Little Something Extra: The brown sugar pecan topping and single-serve size make these adorable and festive.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- Granny Smith Apples: Granny Smith apples are tart, firm, and perfect for baking.
- Sugar: A mix of white and brown sugar adds sweetness.
- Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg add the classic warm component to the filling.
Cobbler Topping
- Flour: Flour is the base for the classic cobbler topping.
- Sugar and Brown Sugar: These give the topping its sweetness and help it brown.
- Butter: Butter adds richness to the topping and helps bind it together.
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- Pecans: Chopped pecans make the crust crunchy and add an earthy flavor.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar sweetness the crust.
- Flour: A bit of flour binds the crust together.
- Butter: Melted butter adds richness and works with the flour to bind the crust ingredients together.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.
Flavor Variations
- Apples: We love Granny Smith, but you can use your favorite variety of apple for this recipe.
- Nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, or any of your other favorites will work.
- Other Fruit: Create other cobblers by replacing the apples with your favorite fruits or berries.
How to Make This Mini Apple Cobbler Recipe
Apple Filling
1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place nine 4 ½-inch round disposable paper baking cake pans on a baking sheet. Lightly spray them with non-stick spray and set aside.
2: Peel and slice the apples to ¼-inch thickness. Then, combine them with the remaining filling ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes while preparing the cobbler topping.
Cobbler Topping
1: Whisk the dry topping ingredients in a medium bowl. Then, use a pastry cutter or two forks to mix the cold butter into the flour until crumbly.
2: Pour boiling water into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
3: Divide the apple filling equally between the paper pans. Then, spoon the topping mixture over the filling.
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
1: Mix all the crust ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
2: Spoon the crust mixture evenly over each cobbler, then bake them for 35 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Storage
Refrigerate these cobblers for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap them in a double layer of plastic wrap and foil. Then, freeze them for up to 3 months.
Defrost the frozen cobblers in the refrigerator, then microwave them at 30-second intervals until heated through.
What to Serve with Mini Apple Cobbler Pies
Serve these mini apple cobblers topped with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. They’re also perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea.
Their classic flavor makes them the perfect dessert after a comfort food dinner, like slow cooker pot roast, chicken cobbler, or pulled pork sliders.
Tips
- Cube your butter before beginning the recipe. Then, keep it in the fridge until ready to cut it into the flour. This keeps it as cold as possible.
- Be sure to bring your water to a full boil before adding it to the cobbler mixture. That’s important for the right texture.
- Be sure your baking powder is fresh to achieve the best cobbler topping texture.
FAQ
Paper baking pans are often found at your local grocery store or big box stores like Walmart. For the best selection, however, look online at sites like Amazon. You’ll be amazed at what they have!
Yes, you do. The dough only works if the water is boiling. The heat mixes everything together quickly and evenly and makes the baking powder super-effective. It all works together to create a classic cobbler topping texture.
Yes, you can. Walnuts are a classic substitute, but you can get creative and use any of your favorite nuts. They’ll all be delicious and bring new flavors to your cobbler.
Try This Mini Apple Cobbler Recipe for Yourself
This mini cobbler recipe is loaded with classic flavor and a tasty twist that everyone will love. Its single-serve presentation also makes it a festive addition to any special occasion. And the best part is that these are so easy to make! When you add all that up, you get a recipe that will make everyone happy, including you. Give it a try!
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Mini Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 4 Granny Smith apples peeled, sliced
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
Cobbler Topping
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, 1 stick, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup boiling water
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and place (9) 4½-inch round disposable paper baking cake pans on a baking sheet. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Apple Filling
- Peel and slice apples ¼” thick and place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg over apples. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes while preparing the flour mixture.
- Spoon apple mixture into the prepared paper baking pans.
Cobbler Topping
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder and salt together until combined.
- Using a pastry blender, or two forks, mix butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
- Pour boiling water into the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
- Spoon topping mixture over apples and gently spread making sure to cover the apples completely.
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- In a small bowl add all the brown sugar pecan crust ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Spoon brown sugar pecan mixture evenly over each cobbler topping.
- Bake for 35 – 45 minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping and enjoy.
Notes
- Cube your butter before beginning the recipe. Then, keep it in the fridge until ready to cut it into the flour. This keeps it as cold as possible.
- Be sure to bring your water to a full boil before adding it to the cobbler mixture. That’s important for the right texture.
- Be sure your baking powder is fresh to achieve the best cobbler topping texture.
