Alright, listen up, y’all. We gonna make this apple cake mix cobbler thing, real easy-like. No fancy stuff, just good ol’ fashioned sweetness.
First off, we gotta get them apples ready. Don’t be stingy with the apples, now. Get ya a bunch, them red ones or green ones, doesn’t matter much. I like to peel ’em, but my sister, she don’t always bother. You do what feels right. Chop ’em up, not too big, not too small, like, you know, bite-sized.
- Apples, lots of ’em
- Brown sugar, the dark kind is best
- A little bit of that cornstarch stuff, to make it thick
- Cinnamon, gotta have cinnamon for apple stuff
Okay, so dump them apples in a big bowl. Now, the sugar. We ain’t measurin’ too careful, just a good handful, maybe two. You want it sweet, don’t ya? That brown sugar, it makes it taste real caramelly. Then a spoonful, maybe two, of that cornstarch. That’s what makes it gooey, not runny. And cinnamon! A good shake, maybe a whole teaspoon, depends how much you like it. Mix it all up good, with your hands if you want, ain’t nobody lookin’. Make sure every apple bit gets coated in sugary goodness.
Now for the cheatin’ part, the cake mix! Any kind will do, yellow, white, spice, whatever’s on sale. Dump that dry cake mix right on top of them apples in the bowl. Don’t mix it in, just spread it out even-like. It’s gonna look kinda powdery, that’s just fine.
Next, we need some butter. Real butter, if you got it, none of that margarine stuff. Melt it up in the microwave or on the stove, don’t burn it! Then pour that melted butter all over the cake mix. Everywhere! You want it all soaked up and buttery.
Now, some folks like to add a little somethin’ extra. A sprinkle of nuts, maybe some raisins, even a little bit of oatmeal. Me? I like it plain and simple. But you do you.
Get yourself a bakin’ dish. A 9×13 is good, or a round one, whatever you got. Grease it up with some butter or that spray stuff. Then dump that whole apple-cake mix mess right in the dish. Spread it out a bit, so it’s all even.
Oven time! Heat that oven up to 350, that’s what the recipe says, but my oven, she runs a little hot, so I turn it down a tad. Bake it for, oh, I don’t know, 45 minutes, maybe an hour. You gotta watch it. It’s done when the top is golden brown and bubbly, and the apples are soft. Stick a fork in it, if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Let it cool down a bit before you eat it, or you’ll burn your mouth. But it’s best warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, if you got it. If not, it’s still mighty fine all by itself.
This apple cake mix cobbler, it ain’t fancy, but it’s good. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. And it’s so easy, even a blindfolded possum could make it. So go on, give it a try. You won’t be sorry.
And don’t forget, cleanin’ up is part of bakin’ too. Wash them dishes, wipe down the counter. A clean kitchen makes for a happy heart, or somethin’ like that. Now get to bakin’!
This here apple cobbler recipe is a keeper, ya hear? Real simple, and everyone loves it. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a big family get-together. And the best part is, you can use different kinds of fruit too! Peaches, berries, whatever you got. Just follow the same basic steps and you’re good to go. So go on, make this easy apple cobbler, and let me know what you think.
Now, some folks ask me, “What kind of apples are best for apple cobbler?” And I tell ’em, “Honey, any kind will do!” But if you want my honest opinion, I like a mix. A little bit of tart, a little bit of sweet, that’s the way to go. Granny Smiths are good for tartness, and Honeycrisps or Galas are good for sweetness. But really, it’s all up to you. Don’t get too hung up on the details. Just use what you got and it’ll be delicious. This is a simple dessert recipe that anyone can make, so don’t be scared to try it.
And remember, the most important ingredient is love. Bake with love, and your cobbler will be the best darn cobbler anyone ever tasted. That’s my secret, and now it’s yours. Enjoy!