Hillbilly Cobbler is also known as “Lazy Cobbler” because it one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make – just mix, dump and bake!

Hillbilly Cobbler aka “Lazy Day Cobbler”

Stacey here has a soft spot for cobbler and we decided to give this easy-to-make Hillbilly Cobbler version a try. This type of cobbler became popular because it required only pantry basics: no eggs, no fancy tools, and no precise layering; just pour, stir, and bake. Canned fruit made it accessible year-round, and margarine was a cheaper stand-in for butter at one time.

Hillbilly Cobbler goes by a couple of other names such a Lazy Cobbler, Cup-A-Cobbler or Poor Man’s Cobbler. Since Stacey and I come from Appalachia, we liked the Hillbilly name.

However, lazy is a good description as well, since this is the easiest cobbler I’ve ever made! There are a minimal number of steps: simply melt butter, mix the rest of ingredients and then layer it all in a baking dish.

The Cup-of-Cobbler makes sense too, since three of the main ingredients are a 1 cup measurement, making it easy to remember the amounts of each ingredient.

Don’t let the easiness of this recipe fool you into thinking that it won’t be as good as other recipes. It turned out delicious! It has a great look, texture, and taste. If you like a cake-y cobbler, this recipe is a must-try!

The cake and crust parts bake up a perfect golden brown, while the fruit filling and butter blend to give it a rich and tender taste. Despite the ease of making it, the best part of this recipe truly is the flavor! This is the perfect summertime dessert for cookouts and potlucks because it serves a crowd and fruit desserts are delicious and refreshing when it’s warm outside.

What Makes Hillbilly Cobbler So Special

Self-saucing magic: As it bakes, the batter rises to the top and the fruit sinks slightly, forming a soft cake with a gooey, fruit-laced base.
Versatile: You can make it with almost any canned or fresh fruit. Cherries and peaches are especially popular.
Classic Comfort food: It’s often served warm with a scoop of ice-cream or some whipped topping.

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine (or butter)
1 cup flour
1 TB baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 can of fruit pie filling or canned fruit

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Instructions

To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Melt margarine and pour into baking dish.
Whisk milk, flour, baking powder, and sugar together until smooth. Pour this liquid flour mixture over the melted butter or margarine.
Spoon one can of fruit filling on top (we used apple pie filling).
Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Prep Tips

Margarine vs. Butter – The recipe called for margarine and that is what I used this time. You could also use butter if that’s what you have on hand or what you prefer.
Filling – I bought pie filling for this recipe. When I read the recipe more carefully, I noticed it said canned fruit. The pie filling worked fine. If you have canned fruit on hand, that should work too. Use about ¼ cup of the juice in the can as well.
Serve with – We served ours with vanilla ice cream but it is delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
Storage – Fruit cobbler can be kept covered at room temperature for a day or two, but for longer-term storage, it is best to keep it in the fridge.

More Easy Cobbler Recipes To Try

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