Description
This Crockpot Apple Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring sweet apple pie filling topped with a cinnamon-spiced cake mix and melted butter, slow-cooked to perfection. It's an easy make-ahead treat that’s perfect for cozy gatherings and can be made gluten-free by choosing gluten-free cake mix.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 2 cans (20 oz each) apple pie filling
Topping
- 1 box gluten-free or regular yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or line it with a slow cooker liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add Apple Filling: Pour the apple pie filling evenly onto the bottom of the crockpot, spreading it out to form the base layer of the cobbler.
- Mix Topping Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir together until evenly blended.
- Layer the Topping: Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the apple pie filling in the crockpot, creating a uniform top layer.
- Add Melted Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then drizzle it evenly over the cake mix layer to help it bake into a rich, golden crust.
- Cover and Secure: Place a paper towel pulled tight over the crockpot opening, then put the lid on top, pressing firmly to create a tight seal. This helps absorb moisture and prevents condensation from making the topping soggy.
- Cook the Cobbler: Set the crockpot to high heat and cook for 3 hours until the topping is set and golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve Warm: Carefully remove the lid and serve the apple cobbler warm. It pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker liner or spray generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- For gluten-free dessert, ensure you use a certified gluten-free yellow cake mix.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the topping mix for extra fall spice flavor.
- You can substitute light brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple sugar for a different sweetness profile.
- The paper towel under the lid traps moisture—do not skip this step to keep the topping crisp.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 729 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 94 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
