Another classic to put all your apples to use! This is another easy fool-proof recipe that is a little more time-consuming than my Peach Almond Cobbler or my Strawberry Apple hazelnut Cobbler. That’s because the apples have to cook first in their own juices before baking, so that they are perfectly moist. This makes them so sweet and flavorful. In fact, there is no added sugar to the filling– the simmered apples are plenty sweet on their own! I have added ground almonds not only to add nutritional value but also to make it almost “buttery” tasting, and of course, the rolled oats and soft wheat add fiber to boot. The result: A definite harvest apple picking winner!
P.S. Watch my cooking class video on how to make this recipe!
- APPLE FILLING
- 6-7 medium apples, rinsed, unpeeled
- 2 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 Tbsp whole wheat pastry flour
- COBBLER TOPPING
- ½ cup ground almond meal*
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (solid state)
- 1 Tbsp plain cashew yogurt
- *(you can also grind whole dry roasted unsalted almonds instead).
- Preheat oven to 375
- Cut the apples with an apple corer/divider.
- Place the sliced apples, water and cloves in a medium sauce pan (just big enough so that the apples are "snuggled" together to keep their moisture), sprinkle with cinnamon and simmer covered, for 12-15 minutes. Do NOT stir! Turn off the heat and put aside until ready to assemble.
- Gently mix all APPLE FILLING ingredients in a bowl and place in a 9 inch pie dish.
- Mix all dry ingredients (almond meal, whole wheat pastry flour, rolled oats and sugar) in a bowl.
- Add smart balance and kefir to the dry mixture and work with your fingers to make into a crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle evenly over filling.
- Bake in oven for 15-18 minutes, until the top is golden and the juices are sizzling.
No question this is one-take-only raw footage! I fumble with the very first words out of my mouth: “Ahmpen Almond cobbler”….say what?! I keep going anyway; I am not even phased when I bonk my head on the pretty scale hanging from the ceiling, you know that was coming…I think my idol Julia Child would be so proud! Since this video, I have made this yummy bread vegan by substituting the smart balance with coconut oil (not melted) and the kefir with cashew yogurt.
When I make it these days, I replace the kefir with plain cashew yogurt, and there you have it…vegan!
I found Cuisinicity a couple of months ago. I am so grateful for all the wonderful recipes I find there! Thank you so much! The AppleCobbler was out of this world delicious! I have enjoyed watching your videos ( such great energy and it shows that you love what you do!) and reading some of your recipes, and now whenever I have the energy to cook or bake something, I look for a recipe among yours! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome Inge! It is such a pleasure to share with you! 🙂
Thank you so much for this recipe! It sounds delicious! I normally do not buy kefir, so I will be trying the buttermilk substitution. Thanks for all your great recipes!
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a long time now and finally got
the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Atascocita Tx!
Just wanted to say keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you so much! Why did you feel you needed the courage? I always LOVE such wonderful feedback!! 🙂
Hello from Australia
Would you be able to tell me what smart balance is?
Regards
Ana
Hi Ana, it’s a “buttery” spread made of healthy oils, not saturated or transfat. Here is a description, so that you can look for a similar product in Australia: http://www.smartbalance.com/products/buttery-spread/smart-balance-original
Catherine I just had to tell you this, I little cousin came over for the weekend several weeks ago. We made the Peach cobbler version of this. She didn’t think she would like it. Well 3 helpings later answered that!!! She has to do a project in school, and what’s to the this version. I’ll let you know what grade we get, lol !!!
YAY CUUUUUTIE!!! That makes me SO HAPPY!!! Please let me know how it goes!! I hope the 2 of you get an A+! 🙂 🙂
Catherine,
I’m such a big fan of your Simply Cinnamon apples, so I’m going to give this cobbler a try soon. I don’t normally have Kefir on hand and wonder if it’s possible to replace the Kefir with non fat Greek yogurt without compromising the cobbler’s outcome?
Thank you Carleen! I would suggest buttermilk then, instead, because it is just of the right “liquidy” consistency like kefir!
Hi Carleen! I have been trying to reach you to let you know that you won a Cuisinicity apron but the email came back to me as an error. Would you mind e-mailing me directly at Catherine@Cuisinicity.com with your home address so that I can send it to you? I was hoping to do that this week! Thanks for your wonderful comments as always!!:)
I received the apron last week; thank you! I also made the apple almond cobbler this past weekend. This recipe is so easy and the almonds add such a nice flavor.
When I first made this, it lasted exactly 2 days. I had to make another so I could get a second piece. lol
HAHAHA!!! Tracey I love it!
Catherine I added fresh Cranberries and broke some walnuts just under neath the crumbs, to this recipe. Yum Yummy!!
WOW Tracey YUM-MMMMMY!!!
Hello Catherine,
Thanks for being so genuine!! I LOVE your non-edited videos (prefer them over the edited ones :)) Also, I love that you use UNPEELED apples- I never knew you could do that (thought it would be too tough). Can you also use unpeeled with apple pie? Another good one Catherine!!
Caroline
Thank you Caroline!!! I am thinking too, that leaving all my goofy moments intact (I couldn’t believe when the first words out of my mouth for the apple almond cobbler were gobbledygook!!!!) is what real cooking is all about!! As for my apple tart, I peel the apples for that one, just because it’s more of a “dainty” pastry, but I make my rustic apple cranberry galette with the apples left unpeeled (http://cuisinicity.com/rustic-apple-cranberry-galette/) and it’s really delicious!
Have a great time! It will be fun to read your thoughts on their food culture when you return!
I am snacking on the cobbler as I type – cold from the frig and still so good!
Made this again for guests last night – rave reviews!
Love to hear that Greg and love to see your name appear on my comments! David and I are in New Zealand at the moment for the NZ Nutrition foundation conference where he is giving the keynote address, so answering you all the way across the world!
bonjour , étant française , je me demande bien ce que veut dire “smart balance”, il y a-t-iln u produit équivalent en France, peut-être pouvez-vous m’en dire plus? merci et bonne journée!!
Also makes a great breakfast!
Amazingly delicious!
YES!!!! Greg, I LOVE your wonderful comments always!!!
Just pulled out of the oven – hope I can wait till dinner- YUM – smells so good!
and so….Greg…the verdict?
Haha, Martine de France, j’adore votre enthousiasme! Dites-moi si vous adorez!!
bonjour! une amie m’a parlé de cette recette , je cours la faire, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm ! bonne journée ! Martine de France
Love apple cobbler! Or crisps.
Wonderful Kim! You can also try my fresh Peach Almond Cobbler…YU-MMY!!!!
I love apple cobblers! Or crisps.