Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
42 oz

apple pie filling

canned

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

18.25 oz

yellow cake mix

dry

1 cup

chopped walnuts

chopped

2 unit

butter

melted

1 unit

vanilla ice cream

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~7 min

Spread apple pie filling evenly in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~7 min

Sprinkle half of the ground cinnamon over the apple filling.

Step 4
~7 min

Pour dry yellow cake mix evenly over the apples, ensuring it covers the entire filling.

Step 5
~7 min

Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon over the cake mix.

Step 6
~7 min

Sprinkle chopped walnuts evenly over the top.

Step 7
~7 min

Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire pan.

Step 8
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9
~7 min

Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 10
~7 min

Top with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of salt to the topping for a balanced flavor.

Use different types of apples for a more complex flavor profile.

Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (cinnamon and apples)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm.

Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream
Whipped Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food dessert.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall Harvest

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall

Popularity Score

70/100