Maple Caramel Apple Cobbler

When the air turns crisp and apples are overflowing at the market, this Maple Caramel Apple Cobbler is the kind of dessert that fills the house with the scent of cinnamon and comfort. Tender apples are caramelized in butter, brown sugar, and warm spices, then baked under a cinnamon-buttery cobbler topping with a homemade maple caramel sauce that bakes right into the filling.

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As it cooks, that maple caramel bubbles up around the edges, filling the house with the sweet scent of apples and spice. It’s warm, gooey, and full of flavor — the kind of dessert that disappears fast at my family dinners. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top makes it absolutely RIDICULICIOUS!

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich maple flavor: The maple caramel sauce bakes into the cobbler, making every bite deliciously gooey.
• Perfect texture: Soft, spiced apples and a golden, buttery topping that’s crisp around the edges.
• Flexible pan sizes: Works beautifully in a 9×9 or 11×7 dish.
• Easy, comforting, and full of fall flavor!

🍎 Ingredients You’ll Need for Maple Caramel Apple Cobbler

Apple Filling

• 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix recommended)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Maple Caramel Sauce

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of sea salt

Cobbler Topping

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup milk

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish (or an 11×7-inch dish).
2. Cook the apples: In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften and caramelize. Stir in vanilla and maple syrup. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the maple caramel sauce: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and maple syrup. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of sea salt.
4. Combine and layer: Pour all of the maple caramel sauce evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
5. Prepare the cobbler topping: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. Stir in milk just until combined (batter will be thick).
6. Assemble: Drop spoonfuls of topping evenly over the caramel-coated apples, leaving small gaps for bubbling.
7. Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
8. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

📝 Recipe Notes

• Cooking the apples first helps thicken their juices and build flavor. If skipping this step, add 1 extra tablespoon of flour to the apple mixture and bake 5 minutes longer to soften the apples.
• The maple caramel sauce bakes right into the cobbler, creating gooey caramelized edges and rich flavor in every bite.
• A 9×9-inch dish makes a thicker cobbler; 11×7 gives a slightly thinner, crispier topping.

🍨 Serving Suggestions For Apple Cobbler

Serve warm with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Fresh whipped cream dusted with cinnamon
• A drizzle of maple syrup (optional — it’s already sweet perfection!)

💡 Tips

• Apple Combo: Granny Smith keeps it tart, Honeycrisp adds sweetness. Mix both for perfect balance.
• Make Ahead: Assemble the apple layer and topping separately, refrigerate, and bake when ready to serve.
• Add Warmth: Try adding a splash of apple brandy or bourbon to the filling for a grown-up twist.

💬 FAQ

Can I use store-bought caramel sauce instead of homemade?

Yes, though the homemade maple caramel gives the best flavor and texture baked into the cobbler.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Bake, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat in the oven at 325°F until warm before serving.

What are the best apples to use?

A mix of Granny Smith (for tartness) and Honeycrisp or Fuji (for sweetness) gives the perfect balance.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 505 kcal

Equipment

• skillet
• saucepan
• Mixing Bowl
• pastry cutter
• 9 x9 baking dish

Ingredients

  

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Apple Filling

• 6 cups apples peeled and sliced-Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix recommended
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Maple Caramel Sauce

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of sea salt

Cobbler Topping

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
• 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish (or an 11×7-inch dish).
• In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften and caramelize. Stir in vanilla and maple syrup. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Make the maple caramel sauce: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and maple syrup. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of sea salt.
• Combine and layer: Pour all of the maple caramel sauce evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
• Prepare the cobbler topping: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. Stir in milk just until combined (batter will be thick).
• Assemble: Drop spoonfuls of topping evenly over the caramel-coated apples, leaving small gaps for bubbling.
• Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
• Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

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Notes

Cooking apples first deepens flavor and thickens juices. If skipping that step, add 1 Tbsp extra flour to the filling and bake a few minutes longer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 3gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 2mg

Keyword apple cobbler, easy fall desserts, maple caramel cobbler

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