1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish so your cobbler won’t stick.

2. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with both granulated and brown sugars, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until they’re beautifully coated. Add the lemon juice and 1/4 cup of caramel sauce, stirring gently to combine. Pour this luscious mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

3. Make the Cobbler Topping: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until the batter is smooth. Spoon the batter over the apple filling, carefully spreading it with a spatula. It’s okay if it doesn’t cover everything perfectly—it will spread as it bakes. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.

4. Bake the Cobbler: Place the cobbler in your preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the topping turns a lovely golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling underneath. Once it’s out of the oven, immediately drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over the warm cobbler for that extra decadence.

5. Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before digging in. For a truly indulgent experience, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.