Easy Crunchy Cobbler Style Dessert

The granola fruit crisp is a variation of the old-fashioned southern apple cobbler that I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. In fact, I got excited about any flavor of fruit cobbler when I knew we were having that for dessert! This one is super easy to make!

Prepare

Any medium casserole dish or pan will work. In this case, I used a glass Pyrex dish that I sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Ingredients

• One 21-ounce can apple pie filling (or your favorite fruit pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup granola cereal (packaged or homemade granola)
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

First of all, start out with a can of pie filling. Any brand and flavor will do, including the store brand since they all taste pretty much the same. You’ll need one can of fruit filling per four people you serve.

Sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the pie filling.

Next, you’ll need some granola cereal. Since I have to have a gluten-free diet, I have a specific type. But it doesn’t matter what brand you choose. Sprinkle the granola on top of the fruit.

Finally, drizzle the melted butter over the granola. Then put it in the oven.

After you bake it until it bubbles, pull it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Scoop it into bowls and finish with your favorite topping. Serve it right away.

Mmm . . .

This is the epitome of delicious southern cuisine. And now you know I wasn’t kidding about how how easy this is!

Variations of the Granola Fruit Crisp

You can add other things to the granola before you sprinkle it over the fruit filling. Some of my favorites are chopped nuts, crumbled peanut butter cookies, and chocolate chips.

Serve the granola fruit crisp with your favorite beverage, such as cold milk, tea, or café latte.

Granola Fruit Crisp Topping Options

Most dessert is best when served with something on top of it. For example, I like mine served with vanilla ice cream. But it’s also good with whipped cream. Or you can do both. Other toppings you might enjoy include caramel or hot fudge sauce. After all, more is usually better, right?

Most southern food isn’t difficult to prepare. It simply takes a little know-how and finesse to prepare something everyone will enjoy.

Great Company Dessert

When I have people over for dinner or a snack, I like to make fruit crisps in a variety of flavors, including apple, cherry, and blueberry. That way, my guests can pick their favorite.

If you want a variety of desserts to offer, you’ll love this yummy chocolate walnut pie or this fun pineapple upside down cake. Kids always enjoy these peanut butter Cocoa Krispie treats that they can eat with their hands.

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