Does Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler have a bottom crust?
This is actually a hotly debated topic in some crowds, but by definition, no, cobblers do not have a bottom crust. Cobblers have a fruit bottom and are generally topped with a sweet biscuit dough, but can also have a more cake like consistency as well. Some people still swear by having a bottom crust on their cobbler, but it is not a traditional preparation.
What’s the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?
A cobbler is topped with a batter while a crisp is topped with a crumbly mixture usually consisting of flour, cereal (like oatmeal), butter, sugar, and sometimes nuts.
Dutch Oven Instructions:
Instead of placing everything into a 9×13 pan, you can use a 12-inch dutch oven. To create a 350 degree oven environment, place 14 coals on top, and 7 coals on bottom. The cooking time will remain approximately 1 hour.
Apple Options:
There are hundreds of varieties of apples so it can be hard to know which to purchase. There are a number of commonly sold apples that are great for baking. Green apples like Granny Smith provide a nice tart flavor and are great for baking. Other yellow and red varieties that are good for baking include Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Braeburn, Jonathan, Fuji, and Pink Lady. Check the apple for freshness, it should be nice and hard. If the apple is squishy, is bruised, or discolored, you will want to discard them. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious cobbler recipes:
Skillet Apple CobblerBlackberry CobblerPeach CobblerBerry CobblerSlow Cooker Blueberry-Nectarine Cobbler
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