Cub Scout Cobbler
Bring the charm of campfire cooking to your table with this easy and comforting Cub Scout Cobbler recipe! Perfect for outdoor adventures or cozy nights at home, this dessert combines the simplicity of canned pie filling—choose from cherry, peach, or apple—with the golden richness of yellow cake mix. Layered and topped with buttery slices that bake into a delightfully crisp crust, this cobbler is a one-pot wonder designed for convenience and flavor. Featuring just four ingredients and a prep time of only 10 minutes, this recipe is ideal for Dutch oven cooking over glowing coals or baking in a traditional oven. A sprinkle of cinnamon adds a warming touch of spice, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream makes it irresistibly indulgent. Whether you're cooking around a campfire or in your own kitchen, this cobbler is a foolproof treat everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) canned pie filling (any flavor, such as cherry, peach, or apple)
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
If cooking over a campfire, prepare your charcoal briquettes or campfire to create an even heat source. Alternatively, preheat an oven to 350°F (175°C) if cooking at home.
In a 12-inch Dutch oven (or an equivalent baking dish if using an oven), evenly spread the canned pie filling across the bottom.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the pie filling, ensuring full coverage without mixing the layers.
Slice the butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly across the top of the cake mix. This will create a golden, crispy topping as it melts during cooking.
If desired, sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top for added flavor.
If using a Dutch oven over charcoal, place the lid on the Dutch oven and arrange hot coals in a ring underneath it and on the lid (16 on the lid and 8 below for 350°F). Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
If baking in a home oven, place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Carefully remove from heat, allowing the cobbler to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 458 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
