Copycat Cracker Barrel Individual Apple Cobblers 🍎

Cracker Barrel's  version of apple cobbler
is both pretty and delicious!

Crust Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted cold butter

1/4 cup water

2 teaspoons half & half or milk

Spiced Apples:

4 large golden delicious apples, peeled, cored & cut into 1/4 inch slices*

4 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Garnishes:

1/4 cup caramel sauce**

whipped cream (optional)

vanilla ice cream (optional)

Method:

For the crust:

Add the flour, salt and 1 tablespoon of the sugar to a food processor. Slice the butter into 8 portions and add to the processor bowl. Attach the lid and pulse until the mixture has a crumb texture. Add the water and continue to pulse until all of the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the dough forms a ball. Wrap in waxed paper and refigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350*. LIne a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Lightly flour the waxed paper and roll the dough into a 12" x 8" rectangle.

Brush the dough with the half & half and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Use a non-serrated knife to cut the dough into 24 (2 inch) squares.

Place the squares on the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust squares are a light golden color.

For the apples:

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Layer the apples evenly in the skillet. Sprinkle the lemon juice, sugar salt and flour over the apples. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the apples. Stir and cook uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the liqid in the pan is thickened and all of the apples are tender.

Divide the apples evenly between 4 serving dishes. Drizzle or spoon 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce over each serving. Arrange 6 crust squares around the edges of each dish. If desired, garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream or a tiny scoop of ice cream. Makes 4 servings.

*Typically, I would not use golden delicious apples for a pie or baked dessert, but the work perfectly in this cobbler!

**Use a storebought caramel sauce or make your own before preparing this dessert. Here is a link to a simple recipe for homemade caramel sauce:

https://carriekitchencreations.blogspot.com/2025/02/super-simple-homemade-salted-caramel.html

Note: My husband loves pie crust cookies, so he really liked a cobbler made with them ~ he also said he liked the presentaion of the individual servings. 😀