If you're looking for the easiest, tastiest cobbler recipe out there, look no further! You've found it, folks. This is truly going to knock your socks off and it all starts with two simple cups of Bisquick.

Can I Make my Own Bisquick?
Yes! Yes, you can.
If you've followed me for any length of time you know that I love making my own Easy Copycat Bisquick recipe. I keep it in the cupboard at all times now. I use it for biscuits, pancakes, waffles, and my favorite. . .dumplings.
But, I had never used it as a topping for cobbler until today.
- I had a can of apple pie filling.
- I had a bag of homemade Bisquick.
- I had butter.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
How to Make DIY Bisquick
Let's start by talking about this whole DIY Bisquick thing. Maybe you've never made your own Bisquick before. I always bought it, myself, but stumbled across a recipe online some time ago. I tried it and have been hooked ever since.
I posted a full tutorial on this but here's a quick glance at what you'll need.
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- Crisco
Follow this link to see the instruction for DIY Bisquick. Once you have it made, place in an airtight container and set aside.
Bisquick Cobbler Ingredients
Now let's talk about the ingredients for the cobbler. These are basic pantry ingredients. You'll find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here's a peek at the ingredients.

- apple pie filling
- cinnamon
- brown sugar
- butter
- DIY Bisquick (Bisquick baking mix)
You'll find the quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How to Make Bisquick Cobbler
This is an easy recipe! It comes together so quickly, you'll be thrilled. Here's how to make it:
Prepare an 8x8" baking dish by coating in butter. I used a square baking dish but you can use at 8" round.

Dump the apple pie filling in the bottom of the casserole dish.
Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar.

In a separate bowl combine 2 cups of the Bisquick mixture, along with your room temperature butter and brown sugar.

Use your hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment to work the dough until it comes together. It's okay if it's in pieces and not a solid mass.

Pinch off pieces of the dough to place on top of the apples.
Don't worry about making it neat.

Place in a 400 degree (preheated) oven and bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove and cool on a wire rack until it's cool enough to handle. (Warm cobbler is best so don't let it get to room temperature.)
Scoop into a bowl and prepare yourself for one of the tastiest cobblers ever!
Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or cool whip.

What to Expect from this Cobbler

This is similar to a dump cake and just as easy.
This cobbler was light, airy, and slightly crunchy on top. . .and so sweet from the brown sugar. In short, it was absolutely perfect!
Turns out, this is an easy dessert recipe that I will make again and again. (And guess what? The crunchy crust was still crunchy the second day, even after warming in the microwave.)
Variations on this Recipe
I'm already thinking of how I might change up this classic dessert next time. I might:
- Make it in a larger dish and use two cans of pie filling with a thinner crust.
- Add pecans to the top of the crust. I'm crazy about pecans in pretty much anything.
- Use blueberry or blackberry filling instead of apple. Really, any fruit filling will do. Peach sounds good. So does strawberry! Ooo, cherry!
- Add oats to the topping for a more streusel like effect.
- Out of brown sugar? No problem. You can use white sugar with a tablespoon of molasses or pancake syrup.
- Use fresh fruit (like fresh peaches or apples).
- Add melted butter in place of room temperature.
- Make this cobbler in a cast iron skillet.
- Try this in the fall. That's the perfect time of the year for apple!
- Serve with homemade whipped cream!
Other Bisquick Inspired Recipes
If you like the ease of Bisquick you're going to love the following recipes, which all call for my DIY Bisquick. They're simple and oh, so tasty!
- Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits: These taste just like the real deal, y'all, and the come together so easily!
- Easy Raspberry Pinwheel Pastries: Light, crisp, super sweet, and easy to make!
- Flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze: These are on my Top Ten List of all of the pastries I've made!
- I've also made all sorts of other things with my DIY Bisquick, including biscuits, pancakes, waffles, and dumplings. See my Easy Copycat Bisquick post for details.
Here's the story of How Bisquick Got Its Start. It's a fun read!
That's it for now, friends! I hope you enjoy this cobbler recipe. It's warm and inviting. Let me leave you with one of my favorite verses, which I hope brings joy to your heart today:
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
(Psalm 31:24 NIV)
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Best Bisquick Cobbler Recipe
If you're looking for the easiest, tastiest cobbler recipe out there, look no further! You've found it, folks. This is truly going to knock your socks off and it all starts with two simple cups of Bisquick.
Ingredients
- 2 cups DIY Bisquick (or boxed Bisquick)
- 1 can apple pie filling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup + 1 tbl brown sugar
- ½ cup room temperature butter
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8" baking dish by coating in butter. I used a square baking dish but you can use at 8" round.
- Dump the apple pie filling in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl combine 2 cups of the Bisquick mixture, along with your room temperature butter and brown sugar.
- Use your hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment to work the dough until it comes together. It's okay if it's in pieces and not a solid mass.
Pinch off pieces of the dough to place on top of the apples. - Don't worry about making it neat.
- Place in a 400 degree (preheated) oven and bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove and cool on a wire rack until it's cool enough to handle. (Warm cobbler is best so don't let it get to room temperature.)
- Scoop into a bowl and prepare yourself for one of the tastiest cobblers ever!
- Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or cool whip.
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