Name: Cake Mix Apple Cobbler with Fresh Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped and sliced apples; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 Yellow Cake Mix (15.25 ounces); 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted

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This Cake Mix Apple Cobbler is loaded with fresh apples, warm cinnamon and brown sugar beneath a buttery cake mix topping with crunchy pecans. With just 10 minutes of prep, it’s an easy 9×13 fall dessert that’s perfect for apple season, potlucks and family gatherings.

Cake mix apple cobbler in white bowl with apples in the background.

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If you love fall desserts, next time try my pumpkin pecan dump cake and cinnamon roll apple cobbler. Both are quick and easy, just like this apple dessert!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Made with fresh apples: Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples give this easy cobbler plenty of fresh apple flavor and texture.
Only 10 minutes of prep: A boxed cake mix makes the buttery cobbler topping incredibly quick and easy to put together.
Perfect for fall gatherings: This easy 9×13 dessert is made for fall potlucks, family dinners, Thanksgiving or using up freshly picked apples from the orchard.

Ingredients You’ll Need

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6 cups chopped and sliced apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Yellow Cake Mix (15.25 ounces)
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted

Step by Step Instructions

Apple mixture in bottom of red 9x13-inch baking dish.

I like to use a combination of apples for all of my apple crisps and cobblers. For this recipe, I used Honey Crisp and Granny Smith apples. Delicious combination!

STEP ONE – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray for baking.

STEP TWO – Peel and core the apples, then slice and dice them. I like to vary the sizes of the chunks and add some slices for a nice texture.

STEP THREE – In a large mixing bowl, toss the apples with ground cinnamon and brown sugar.

STEP FOUR – Spread apple mixture in the bottom of prepared baking dish.

Pastry blender in mixing bowl with cake mix and melted butter.

STEP FIVE – In a separate large mixing bowl, use a pastry cutter (or you can use clean hands) to combine the cake mix and melted butter.

STEP SIX – The mixture should be crumbly and will clump together nicely together in small chunks. Sprinkle mixture on top of the apple layer.

Cake mix mixture and pecan mixture are crumbled on top of apples in baking dish.

STEP SEVEN – Sprinkle pecans on top of cake mix layer.

STEP EIGHT – Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. The edges will be bubbly and the top will be a light golden brown.

Cake mix apple cobbler in white bowl with napkin in the background.

STEP NINE – Transfer to wire cooling rack and cool for a few minutes before serving.

STEP TEN – Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a lovely fall dessert!

Storage Instructions

Store cooled dessert wrapped in plastic wrap in refrigerator for up to four days.