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Delicious 4-ingredient slow cooker apple cobbler served in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler

This easy and delicious dessert combines the warm flavors of apple pie with fluffy dough, all cooked in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cobbler
  • 2 loaves frozen raw bread dough, slightly thawed Ensure the dough is slightly thawed for better flavor absorption.
  • 2 cans 21-ounce apple pie filling You can substitute with other fruit fillings like cherry or peach.
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Experiment with other spices like nutmeg or allspice for added warmth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Place the frozen bread dough loaves in the slow cooker and let them soften for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Cut or tear the dough into large bite-sized pieces and spread them loosely across the bottom.
  4. Spoon the apple pie filling evenly over the dough.
  5. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over the apples.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 3½–4½ hours, until the dough is completely cooked through and fluffy.
  2. Turn off the slow cooker and let the cobbler rest uncovered for 20–30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Spoon into bowls or onto plates and serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.