Warm, Buttery Apple Pecan Cobbler

Delicious Apple Pecan Cobbler filled with tender spiced apples, golden raisins, and crunchy pecans under a buttery crust. A great, easy-to-make fall dessert.

A bowl of apple pecan cobbler with whipped cream

Your Favorite Fall Flavors Under One Crust!

Tell me you can’t imagine it already: the smell of cinnamon wafting through the kitchen, that first spoonful of warm, buttery filling, maybe a little scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top! This Apple Pecan Cobbler brings all of that comfort together in one easy, crowd-pleasing dish.

It’s got everything you want in a fall dessert: tender slices of apple, a touch of spice, and a topping that bakes up crisp and golden with buttery edges. The pecans add just the right crunch, and the raisins and currants bring a soft sweetness that ties it all together.

If you’ve ever wandered through an orchard with a basket full of fresh-picked sweet apples, this cobbler is what you dream of baking when you get home!

And if you wanna get real cozy, have a slice alongside a nice, warm glass of Slow-Cooker Caramel Apple Cider!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Apples
Sugar
Golden raisins
Dried currants
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Chopped pecans
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Large egg
Evaporated milk
Unsalted butter

Side view of a plate of apple pecan cobbler with whipped cream

Step-by-Step Instructions For This Easy Apple Cobbler

1. Prep the Apples

Start by preheating your oven to 325°F and greasing a 13×9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Peel, core, and slice your apples thin, about ⅛ to ¼ inch. If you’re using tart apples like Granny Smith, you’ll get that perfect balance of sweet and tangy once baked.

Greasing a baking pan with cooking spray

A baking dish lined with thinly sliced apples

Spread the sliced apples in an even layer across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. This gives you that lovely fruit base that softens as it bakes, but still keeps a little bite.

2. Add the Sweet Spice Layer

In a medium bowl, stir together ½ cup sugar, raisins, currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half the chopped pecans. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over your apples; it’ll bake down into a lightly caramelized layer that makes the cobbler extra flavorful.

A medium bowl with sugar, raisins, currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans

The base of the apple pecan cobbler sprinkled with sweet spice

3. Make the Batter

In a separate bowl, combine flour, the remaining 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, evaporated milk, and melted butter. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, whisking until smooth and lump-free.

A bowl with flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

A bowl with egg, evaporated milk, and melted butter

Pour the batter evenly over the apple mixture, spreading gently with a spatula if needed. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans for that toasty, golden finish.

Sprinkling chopped pecans over the apple pecan cobbler batter

Apple pecan cobbler batter poured over the bed of apples with chopped pecans

4. Bake Until Golden

Loosely cover the cobbler with foil and bake for about 35 minutes. Then uncover it and bake another 5–10 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set. The apples should be soft and bubbling underneath. That’s when you know it’s ready.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. The apple filling will thicken slightly as it cools, making it easier to scoop and serve without losing that luscious texture.

Taking a slice of apple pecan cobbler from the baking dish

Serving Suggestions

This cobbler is divine on its own, but if you really want to take it over the top, serve it warm with:

How to Store Apple Pecan Cobbler

Let any leftovers cool completely before covering the dish tightly with foil or transferring to an airtight container. It’ll keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or pop the whole dish back in the oven to re-crisp the top.

You can also freeze cooled cobbler for up to 2 months, just wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different nuts?

Absolutely! Walnuts or almonds work great if you’re out of pecans. It’ll change the taste a little bit, but you’ll still have a delicious cobbler!

Do I need to peel the apples?

You don’t have to, since the peels soften as they bake, but peeling them gives a smoother texture to the filling.

Can I use canned apple pie filling?

You can in a pinch, but fresh apples give a better flavor and texture. If you use canned, skip the extra sugar and spices.