Apple-Gingerbread Cobbler

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"Simple and yummy--this dessert is perfect for fall."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package gingerbread mix, divided
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, divided
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
• vanilla ice cream

directions

1. Stir together 2 cups gingerbread mix and 3/4 cup water until smooth; set mixture aside.
2. Stir together remaining gingerbread mix and brown sugar; cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside.
3. Combine apple pie filling and remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes over medium heat or until thoroughly heated.
4. Spoon hot apple mixture evenly into a lightly greased 11x7-inch baking dish. Spoon gingerbread mixture evenly over hot apple mixture; sprinkle with pecan mixture.
5. Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Serve cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

Reviews

[krp8656]

I've made this cobbler a number of times - for family, for friends, and for a dinner club. It has been well received every time. I do add apple pie spice to taste as the apple pie filling is cooking to give it flavor - otherwise it is very bland. Serve warm with ice cream is a must. Also, I serve smaller portions (which are still filling) so I get more than 8 servings. More like 12 or so.

 

[chwild]

I have been wanting to try this recipe for a while now. I loved the idea of using a gingerbread mix for the topping. However, the end result was almost terrible. I would recommend using fresh apples. I bought two cans of premium pie filling and it was just aweful and flavorless. I added apple pie spice, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pie filling and it still was gross and after it finished cooking the apples just turned to mush. I ended up throwing out all the apple part and just eating the gingerbread topping. I won't be making this again and DO NOT RECOMMEND this recipe.

 

[KariBunny]

Made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit. I used chopped walnuts instead of pecans and it was great. I used a 9x13 pan and the same baking instructions and it turned out fine. Re-heat it just before serving, the ice cream is a MUST!

 

[Catte Nappe]

So easy, and so good. It went in my keeper file after I made it a few months ago. Several people wanted the recipe at the time, and today I got another request - a woman whose husband has been asking her to find out how to make it. Can't get much better recommendations for a recipe than that kind of response!

 

[barbtrn]

this was absolutely delicious! First time I made it I followed the recipe. Then I wanted to make it again and didn't have pie filling so made my own with real apples and it was just fabulous! Really good recipe that we will make over and over and over! thanks!