Ingredients
Creating this cobbler is a breeze, and it requires just a handful of ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (I prefer Granny Smith for their tartness)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can substitute the Granny Smith apples with Honeycrisp or Fuji for a sweeter flavor. And if you prefer a homemade touch, try making your cinnamon rolls from scratch using your favorite dough recipe.
Instructions
Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of making this delightful dessert:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple slices, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until the apples are well coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and arrange them on top of the apple mixture. Pour the melted butter over the cinnamon rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cinnamon rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll package over the top of the cobbler before serving.
From my own trial and error, I’ve found that checking the apples’ tenderness with a fork around the 30-minute mark ensures they don’t turn mushy. The cinnamon rolls should be slightly crisp on the outside yet soft inside, offering the perfect contrast to the apple’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International