Dolly Parton’s 3 Ingredient Fruit Cobbler

3 Ingredient Fruit Cobbler is a recipe that reminds you that simple can be delicious. It’s made with pantry staples and comes together in minutes, which makes it perfect for last-minute desserts or casual get-togethers. The texture is soft with a golden crust that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

I have shared these cobblers that have been hits with my readers: Original Pecan Cobbler Recipe, Easy Lemon Cobbler Recipe, and Peach Pecan Cobbler Recipe.

3 Ingredient Fruit Cobbler

Once you try it, you’ll turn to this recipe again and again for its simplicity and flavor. Bake it in an 8×8-inch dish (a 9×9-inch pan makes the cobbler too thin). It can be metal, glass, or ceramic. You want a good-quality pan so that it cooks evenly.

I used three simple ingredients: fruit cocktail, flour, and sugar. If you want, you can add a small sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg before baking for extra flavor, but 3 Ingredient Fruit Cobbler is just as good without the spice.

You can also swap the fruit filling based on what you have in the pantry—peach, cherry, or blueberry all work well. You’ll want fruit in juice, not pie filling. Also, if you want it less sweet, choose fruit without added sugar. (Also, you may like my FAVORITE FRUIT SALAD too.)

This cobbler is one of those dependable desserts, like OREO MAGIC BARS, that always turn out right.

Let the cobbler rest for a few minutes after baking so the filling thickens as it cools. It’s just as good served warm as it is at room temperature.

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3 Ingredient Fruit Cobbler Conclusion

Dolly Parton’s 3 Ingredient Cobbler is proof that a classic dessert doesn’t need a long ingredient list to taste homemade. It’s simple, reliable, and always a hit at the table. You’ll make it again and again because it’s so easy and comforting.