Easy Cobbler A la Carl

8 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h Total: 1 h 10 m Beginner
4.0/5 (6)
A fast easy cobbler you can make at the end of a hard day’s work using Bisquick, sugar, milk, and your favorite cobbler filling. Just mix, pour, and bake for a warm dessert that’s ready in about 90 minutes with minimal effort.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 1 jar cobbler filling
  • 2 cups Bisquick biscuit mix
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 stick butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Melt one stick of butter in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  3. Pour entire jar of cobbler filling in baking dish and spread evenly over the melted butter.
  4. In a bowl, combine the Bisquick, sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix well and pour over the cobbler filling, spreading evenly.
  5. Bake in 375°F oven for one hour until top is golden brown and set.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my cobbler topping soggy?

A: Make sure the butter is fully melted before adding the filling, and don't open the oven door during the first 45 minutes of baking. The topping needs consistent heat to set properly.

Q: Can I use fresh fruit instead of jarred filling?

A: Yes, but you'll need to add sugar and cornstarch to fresh fruit (about 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch per 3 cups fruit) to create the right consistency. Jarred filling is already thickened.

Tips and Techniques

Don’t stir after pouring the Bisquick mixture over the filling—it will naturally rise and create a cobbler-like topping as it bakes. The magic of this recipe is in the layers staying separate.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Bisquick biscuit mix: self-rising flour
  • jarred cobbler filling: canned pie filling
  • whole milk: 2% milk or half-and-half

Equipment Needed

  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or spoon