Cast Iron Apple Cobbler

10 (3/4 cup) servings
257 calories
7.4 grams fat
46.1 grams carbs
2.3 grams fiber


For a smaller gathering, halve the recipe and bake in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.


1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
12 cups thinly sliced peeled Fuji apples (about 4 lbs)
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup low-fat buttermilk


Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 1/2 cup flour, apple, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl, tossing well. Place apple mixture in a large cast-iron Dutch oven. Add 1/2 cup water.

Combine remaining 1 cup flour, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; cut in 1/4 cup butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring until just moist. Drop batter by heaping tablespoons over apple mixture. Bake at 375 for one hour or until bubbly and browned. Serve warm.