There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a warm Apple Cobbler baking in the oven—and Justin Wilson’s take on this classic Southern recipe doesn’t disappoint. Made with sweet red apples, a touch of cinnamon, and a generous splash of brandy, this cobbler is rich, cozy, and full of deep, layered flavor.
The real twist? A golden, nutty crust made with pecan meal and corn flour that gives every bite a tender crunch. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday gathering or just because, this dessert will surely win over the whole table. It’s Southern hospitality in a casserole dish—I gar-on-tee!
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Justin Wilson’s Apple Cobbler
Justin Wilson’s Apple Cobbler is pure Southern comfort—sweet, spiced, pecan-crusted, and baked until bubbly and golden. It’ll knock your socks off, I garontee!
SERVINGS: 8-10 people
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- For the Apple Filling:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons corn flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup of brandy
- 6 large red Delicious apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
- For the Crust:
- 1/2 (1 stick) margarine or butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 corn flour sifted
- 3/4 cup pecan meal, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of pineapple juice or water
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over a medium fire.
- Stir in the sugar, corn flour, and salt and mix well.
- Stir in the cinnamon, brandy, and apples, mix well, and heat thoroughly for about 5 minutes.
- Pour into a buttered deep 9x12-inch baking or casserole dish. Set aside.
- Prepare the Crust:
- Cream the margarine with the sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the corn flour, pecan meal, baking powder, salt, and fruit juice. Mix well.
- Pour the batter over the apples.
- Bake the cobbler for about an hour, until the top turns golden brown.
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