Autumn is arguably the best season for desserts. As the weather cools down, our taste buds crave the warmth and comfort of baked goods like apple pie, apple crisp, and apple cobbler.
One of the most classic fall desserts is apple pie. Flaky crust encases a sweet filling of cooked apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. A slice of warm pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a quintessential taste of autumn. For an easier take, make apple crisp by layering sliced apples in a pan and topping them with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. During baking, the topping gets crisp while the apples soften and release their juices.
If pie or crisp seem too time-consuming, apple cobbler is a simple and satisfying option. Just slice apples, place them in a baking dish and drop spoonfuls of a biscuit-like batter over the top before baking. The batter puffs up and browns, while the apples bubble underneath. Cobbler has all the comfort of pie but requires no rolling or shaping of dough. Any leftovers reheat well for a special treat the next day.
These classic apple desserts highlight the natural sweetness of in-season apples and spice up cool fall days. Take advantage of autumn’s bounty and bake up one of these crowd-pleasing treats for your next gathering. Your guests will surely appreciate such a warm welcome.