You know those days when you’re just craving something warm, sweet, and downright comforting? Well, this Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix is exactly what you need.
Like my recipe for apple pastries, it’s one of those recipes that’s almost too easy to be true—just three ingredients and minimal effort, and you’ve got a gooey, delicious apple dessert ready to go.
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Love at first bite: The details that make this dish unforgettable!
Inspiration: apple pie filling
Number of Ingredients: believe it or not, just 3 simple ingredients. This easy semi-homemade recipe using a box of yellow cake mix, apple pie filling and butter is a game-changer. It uses purchased convenience foods to whip up an effortless mouthwatering dessert that will serve a crowd in minutes.
Servings: 8-10
Total Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Primary Cooking Method: Oven
Key Flavors: sweet, apple, and buttery
Skill Level: beginner
- Serving: You can jazz it up any way you like. If you’re feeling fancy, maybe toss in some chopped nuts or drizzle a little caramel on top. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate dessert experience.
- Benefits: The magic happens when sweet apple slices meet buttery goodness and a generous sprinkle of yellow cake mix, creating a flavor combo that hits all the right notes.
- Ingredients: Check the recipe card below for a complete printable list of the ingredients needed and amounts.
How to make Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 oven-safe casserole dish.
- Pour the cans of apple pie filling in the dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle cake mix over the top and use an offset spatula to smooth it out in an even layer.
- Pour melted butter all over and try to cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes; the filling should be bubbling, and the topping should be golden brown.
- Apple cobbler is best enjoyed warm, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Menu suggestions
Because it’s so easy, Apple Cobbler, like my Cherry Cobbler and Peach Cobbler makes an excellent fruit dessert for busy weeknights and special occasions.
I like to serve it with either my French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole or Chicken Divan. It also pairs well with my Blackened Grouper or Pan-Fried Shrimp.
Recipe variations
This easy cobbler recipe is versatile and can be easily changed up by substituting another canned pie filling such as peach, cherry, blueberry, blackberry, or strawberry.
How to store and reheat leftovers
Once it’s cooled, cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or transfer the cobbler to an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
If it’s been in the fridge, you can reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t overcook. For a bigger portion or the whole cobbler, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), cover the dish with foil, and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until it’s warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
Both feature baked fruit, but a cobbler has a soft batter or biscuit topping, and a crumble has a streusel topping.
Cobblers have a biscuit or batter topping. Unlike pies with even crusts, cobblers have a more rustic, “cobbled” appearance. The topping is usually spooned over the fruit in small mounds, so you get these little gaps where the fruit peeks through.
Insider tips for the best results
Keep an eye on the cobbler as it bakes. You’ll know it’s done when the topping is golden brown, and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
As tempting as it is to dive in immediately, give the cobbler a few minutes to cool before serving. This helps the juices thicken up.
Apple cobbler is best enjoyed warm, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix (Easy)
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling 19 ounce cans
- 1 box yellow cake mix 15.5 ounce box
- ¾ cup butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 oven-safe casserole dish.
- Pour the cans of apple pie filling into the dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle cake mix over the top and use an offset spatula to smooth it out in an even layer.
- Pour melted butter all over and cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes; the filling should be bubbling, and the topping should be golden brown.
- Apple cobbler is best enjoyed warm, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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