
Vanilla-Scented Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Hard Sauce
adapted from My Recipes & Oxmoor House
Ingredients (makes six servings):
For the cobbler:
- 3 baking apples peeled, cored, and chopped (approx. 6-7 cups chopped apples) [NOTE: I used one Envy, one Gala, and one Golden Delicious]
- 1 tbs. + 1 tbs. Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup AP flour
- 2 tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbs. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 stick salted butter, melted
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
For the hard sauce:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 1 tbs. Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
Directions:
Step 1: Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
Step 2: Add the remaining 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt to a small bowl. Add the milk and the Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste to a measuring cup, whisking to combine. Add the vanilla-milk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until a thick, uniform batter forms.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°. Add melted butter to the apple mixture and stir to completely combline. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Evenly spread the apple mixture in the baking pan. Pour the batter on top of the apples. DO NOT STIR! Place the baking pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. For even browning, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
Step 4: While the cobbler bakes, make the hard sauce. Add the softened butter, powdered sugar, and Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste to a bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes, until the ingredients are blended and fluffy. Transfer the hard sauce to a small serving bowl.
Step 5: To serve, scoop a serving of the warm cobbler onto a small plate. Use a small cookie scoop to place a dollop of the vanilla bean hard sauce on top.
This apple cobbler is over-the-top delicious! The apple mixture features a caramel-like filling and plenty of warm spice and vanilla flavors. The topping is crispy on top and fluffy inside -- with a perfect amount of sweetness and vanilla flavor. The hard sauce takes this dessert truly over the top! Since it contains butter, the hard sauce slowly melts as it sits on top of the warm cobbler. I especially love that black flecks of vanilla bean are clearly visible in this dessert...swoon!
This dessert would be a perfect substitute for apple pie at any upcoming Memorial Day or July 4th parties. It transports well...and the hard sauce can be made a day or two before and stored covered in the refrigerator. If you do make this cobbler? Get ready for the compliments to roll in!!
This dessert would be a perfect substitute for apple pie at any upcoming Memorial Day or July 4th parties. It transports well...and the hard sauce can be made a day or two before and stored covered in the refrigerator. If you do make this cobbler? Get ready for the compliments to roll in!!
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