Lately I have been all about simplifying.
Prioritizing my time.
Focusing on the things that actually matter.
And slowly I have been letting go of certain things. For example, the other day we had some friends over for dinner and I served a store-bought cake! Imagine my surprise when the world didn’t stop spinning on its axis. (I hope you’re able to sense the heavy sarcasm here.)
This cobbler recipe is all about the simple, for sure. With only 4 ingredients you can serve a large group (the recipe will either make a 9×13″ pan or two pie tins) and it is so good. You can also easily switch up the flavors; in fact, for our Zion trip last year I made two for our large group, a chocolate berry one and a peach one.
With Independence Day coming up on Monday here in the states, I felt like nothing really said “America” as much as blueberries and apples.
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 can of blueberry pie filling
- 1 can of apple pie filling
- 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup
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Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13" pan, OR two pie tins.
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Mix the two cans of pie filling together and pour into the 9x13" pan, or half into each of the pie tins.
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Sprinkle the cake mix on top of the filling (divide in half if using two pans).
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Slice butter and lay on top of cake mix (divide in half if using two pans).
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Bake at temperature called for on cake mix box (mine was 350°) for about 30 minutes. Begin checking at 25 mintues.
On the topic of simplicity, let’s segue briefly into this little blog here. Normally I would take the entire month of August off for a little summer break for myself. After a lot of thinking it over and going back and forth, I’ve decided that this year I’m not going to do that. However, I am going to do a trial run of only posting twice a week for the months of July and August. I will try to stick to Mondays and Wednesdays, but occasionally I might need to switch things up. I’d love for you to subscribe to my newsletter (at the bottom of the page) to stay updated on things!
This is something that I’ve felt like I should do for awhile now but have been resisting, I think because of pride. Which is completely ridiculous of course. So it is high time for me to eat some humble pie (or cobbler, as the case may be) and recognize that in order for my family and this blog not to suffer, some things have to give a little bit.
And I’m okay with that.
What things have you simplified lately in your own life? Meals? Recreation? Work?
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25 Responses to simple blueberry and apple cobbler
That is such a fun simplistic way of making a cobbler! The sprinkled cake mix on top is ingenious! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Bree, it works great when you need something easy and tasty!
Looks delicious! I love cobbler, it always make me think of summer!
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I agree, I wonder why that is?
this looks so yummy! pinning as we speak 🙂
Thanks so much Kara!
I love cobbler!! But I’ve never used a box cake mix to make on, interest way to do it!
It makes it so easy if you’re in a time pinch or have to make it for a crowd!
Seriously??! That’s all you have to do? I will totally be making this for the holiday weekend! I will get some ice cream for it….I have to have pie and ice cream!
Yes, ice cream with it is a must! 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend!
This looks super super good. I love how it’s a combo of both!!
The flavors work really well together Kelsie. 🙂
Both my favorite fillings in a pie. I’ve shared it on my pinterest and hope to try baking this this summer. I love a fresh baked pie! Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
Love simple! Looks delicious. Since it doesn’t call for fresh fruit, it would be a nice one to save for fall or winter.
Totally Sarah! Perfect for when you don’t have easy access to fresh fruit!
Oh my gosh this looks so tasty.
Thank you Glenda, it was eaten very quickly. 😉
Can’t believe that’s all that goes into this tasty looking pie. We love these types of desserts with icecream on top.
Yes, it’s perfect with ice cream! thanks for your comment!
I’ve just been cutting out as much noise as possible lately. yesterday morning me and the bf went to a friends lake house in the middle of nowhere and just enjoyed each other’s company and time. I wish I’d had this recipe before the trip.
Sometimes it can be hard to cut back and simplify, but it always makes me feel so much better. Thanks for your comment!
This looks fantastic! Definitely giving it a whirl…
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