Apple Cobbler with Bisquick uses fresh apples and comes together in just minutes for the quickest and easiest fall (or anytime) dessert!
Using Bisquick gives you a short list of ingredients for this easy apple cobbler recipe. In fact, if you always have Bisquick (or a similar baking mix) like we do you've probably got everything you need on hand.
It's a delicious dessert that you can make when you need a spur of the moment sweet and your time is short. That's the beauty of it - you can have a homemade, warm cobbler on the table with minimal effort.
No, it's not the old-fashioned cobbler where you roll the crust out like pie crust and cut it into strips, but we promise everyone will love it just as much. It might be the easiest, but it's also the best apple cobbler recipe we've ever tried.
This fall dessert is a satisfying comfort food with just a touch of cinnamon - there is nothing like warm apple cobbler with fall spices to make your heart happy any time of the year!
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Ingredient notes
Apparently there is a bisquick peach cobbler recipe that's been around a long time and is well loved. I have to admit I've never made it. We've always relied on Peach Crumble with Butter Pecan Topping when we wanted a warm peachy dessert.
But I do think you'll find this Bisquick Apple Cobbler Dessert recipe to be similar to the one for peaches if you're familiar with it. The big difference is, of course, the fruit.
- Apples - We personally think the best apples for this recipe are Granny Smith apples because they hold up well when cooked and are tart apples, which balances the sweetness. However, you can use any firm variety in the apple filling - Honeycrisp Apples are a good choice if you prefer something sweeter. The Granny Smiths tend to be quite large, so 3 is plenty, but if they're smaller you can use 4-5. It's not an exact science.
- Bisquick - We've never tested this recipe with the low fat type so we can't recommend it. Another baking mix like Pioneer can be used if that's what you have.
- Milk - Anything you have on hand will work just fine. Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim milk will all make a wonderful cobbler.
- Cinnamon - standard ground cinnamon
- Sugar - White sugar (granulated)
- Butter - Salted or unsalted is fine
- Brown Sugar - We typically use light, but dark brown would work too.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
How to make this easy bisquick apple cobbler
- Prep your pan by spraying with a non-stick spray or rubbing with butter.
- Peel and cut the apples into bite sized pieces, then toss with the brown sugar and half the cinnamon. Set aside while you make the batter.
- Mix the remaining ingredients (including melted butter) in a medium to large mixing bowl and blend until there are no lumps.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan.
- Gently place the apples on top of the Bisquick mixture. I usually do the last few by hand so they don't sink too deeply into the batter. There's a photo below to show you how it should look.
- Bake at 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes or until it's golden brown.
- Cool for 20-30 minutes before serving topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped ream. You can also serve your cobbler at room temperature.
Expert tips
- We made the one you see in a 9 inch cake pan, but you can really use any type baking dish of similar size. If yours is a little thinner just keep an eye on it in the oven as it will be ready more quickly.
- If you want to peel and cut your apples in advance just submerge them in water with a little bit of an acidic ingredient to prevent browning. Lemon juice, lime juice, or even a lemon-lime soft drink like Sprite will work.
- Always use a firm cooking apple. We prefer Granny Smith apples for our Grilled Apples, Fried Apples and Baked Brie with Apples and Bacon.
Variations
This recipe will make a wonderful dessert using another type fresh fruit. As mentioned above peaches are an excellent choice, pears would be outstanding and the recipe makes a delicious blackberry cobbler as well.
Cobbler topping is not essential, but we most always offer either whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to go on top. For just an extra pretty look you can dust your fruit cobblers with confectioners sugar when it comes out of the oven.
FAQ's
You can! Pioneer or Jiffy brand baking mix would work just fine.
You don't have to peel the apples. It's entirely up to you.
The brown sugar gives the apples a rich, almost caramel type flavor, but you could definitely use plain granulated sugar if that's all you have.
If you like cooking with baking mixes you may have wondered which one makes the best biscuit. All of the popular brands were tested and the results are here: The Best Biscuit from a Baking Mix
Storing your apple cobbler
For one day you can keep it on the counter as long as it's tightly covered. After that it should be refrigerated and will keep up to 4-5 days. We do prefer to serve any leftovers warmed in the microwave oven.
We have not tested freezing this recipe. If you do please come back and leave a comment.
More Bisquick recipes
This Bisquick apple cobbler recipe isn't the only thing you can make with this versatile baking mix!
- Sausage balls
- Cinnamon Scones
- Cranberry Orange Scones
- Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chorizo Bites with Cheese
📖 Recipe
Apple Cobbler with Bisquick
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bisquick or other baking mix
- ¾ cup milk whole, 2%, 1% or skim
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon divided
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup butter salted or unsalted, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 3 large apples or 4-5 medium to small apples
Instructions
- Peel and cut apples into bite sized pieces. Toss with brown sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon and set aside.
- Combine Bisquick, milk, remaining cinnamon, sugar and melted butter until well blended with no lumps.
- Pour batter into a prepared 9" pan (or similar size) and top with apples, adding the apples gently.
- Bake at 375℉ for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cook slightly before serving.
Notes
- Any type of firm cooking apple can be used.
- Top may be dusted lightly with confectioners sugar when removed from oven.
- Any type of baking mix may be substituted for Bisquick.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature and topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
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