Apple Crisp
No, those aren't apples, but my addiction for the season - candy corn! A little something sweet to munch on while I'm in the kitchen making us something else that is sweet - apple crisp. This recipe is so simple and these are the only ingredients that you'll need to pick up at the grocery store to go along with your butter and sugar that I'm sure you already have on hand, excluding the candy corn of course!
Luckily for me, but not always lucky for my wallet, Target is located right next to the grocery store. I went in to get a few things on my list, and although these two white pumpkins were NOT on my list, they found their way into my cart. The little ceramic one on the right was only $2! If you haven't treated yourself to one of these, you should! They are really adorable! I found them at the front of the store, near the little seasonal discounted stuff, on a shelf in a brown box.
This version of apple crisp is fun to make AND fun to share - I hope you like it!
Apple Crisp
1 20 ounce can apple pie filling
1/2 cup sugar
1 - 9 oz. box of white or yellow cake mix (Jiffy)
1 stick of butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Lightly grease a 9 or 10 inch square baking dish. Pour all of the pie filling in, then sprinkle sugar and dry cake mix on top of that. Pour melted butter over cake mix. Bake uncovered 35 minutes @ 350 degrees. Sprinkle with nuts and continue baking 15 more minutes. So delicious, especially when served warm with vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy!
Edited to say that I was mistaken... the cute little white pumpkin was $2.50!
Still a great deal! ;-)
Yumm! I have made this before but without the nuts. I'll add those next time. There's something about Target :-) I always go in with a list and good intentions and come out with more!! They really have lots of cute things there.
Manuela
Posted by: the feathered nest | October 04, 2007 at 02:25 PM
Oh, yum!!! I love apple crisp but never really had a recipe before or ever tried to make it. Those pumpkins are great too!! You find the best things. (I think I've said that numerous times now!!!)
Posted by: Bethany | October 04, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Kim, candy corn just happens to be one of my favorite candies, and I adore the chocolate pumpkins too! What a sweet little pumpkin, and thank you so much for the recipe. Looks delicious, and simple too! Now this I can do LOL. Enjoy your Apple Crip...
Smiles...
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | October 04, 2007 at 02:49 PM
I love the orange baking dish!
You can make "Pumpkin Dump Cake" the same way.
Just use a large can of pumpkin that has the spices already added. Trust me, it's better than pumpkin pie. I make it every year for Thanksgiving.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L | October 04, 2007 at 03:07 PM
My kind of recipes Kim, fast and easy. We love candy corn here in our home too :), although, it doesn't last very long!!
Blessings
Posted by: Sheryl from Michigan | October 04, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Sounds and looks delicious Kim!
I never heard of this recipe but it is sure worth a try.
Thanks for sharing!
Bon appetite,
Henriëtte
Posted by: Henriëtte KB | October 04, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Elaine, I'll have to try that too! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | October 04, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Lucky for me I had a trip planned to Target on the agenda for tomorrow and I will definitely pick up the ingredients for the apple crisp.....that's my kind of cooking :-)
Posted by: Rosie | October 04, 2007 at 04:10 PM
Oh Yummy! I will have to try your recipe for the apple crisp. I can almost taste it already! You always have the BEST recipes to share with all of us!:)
I love candy corn to- only i throw in some peanuts with them.
Hope you have a wonderful day Kim! :o)
xoxo ~ lisa
Posted by: lisa | October 04, 2007 at 04:17 PM
I have this recipe as well and we call it a dump cake. You just damp it all in! One of my favorites is to use Chocolate cake mix and Cherry pie filling. Sort of a simple Black Forest cake.
Thanks for the reminder about this recipe, it has been awhile since I have made one.
Posted by: Pat | October 04, 2007 at 04:24 PM
...taking notes here on these yummy suggestions! xo,Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | October 04, 2007 at 04:26 PM
Oh my! I need those pumpkins NOW!! I am seriously considering getting in my truck (in the 5'oclock rush hour in Miami) and heading to Target. I have been wanting to get those little pumpkin bowls for a while.
That desert looks very yummy! I might try that and it's easy too.
Thanks for sharing.
Dayami
Posted by: Dayami Lauzurique | October 04, 2007 at 04:44 PM
**and I meant DESSERT we dont want any deserts now, lol!**
Posted by: Dayami Lauzurique | October 04, 2007 at 04:45 PM
I will be picking up one of those pumpkins! The apple crisp sounds good too!
Thanks for 2 great ideas today! But of course, I really don't need encouraged to buy or eat Anything! LOL!
Posted by: dana | October 04, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Oh, now that apple thing looks great! Just the ticket for fall. ANd you already know how I feel about candy corn! :)
RHoda
Posted by: Rhoda | October 04, 2007 at 05:08 PM
What would fall be without candy corn off to get one of those little white pumpkins Mary
Posted by: Mary Isabella | October 04, 2007 at 05:08 PM
Kim, I used to make this all the time. My family loves it! I should get busy and make it again, soon. I baked a punkin' pie today...including cooking the punkin'!! I had a slice for lunch!
Pat
Posted by: Pat | October 04, 2007 at 05:16 PM
It's always a pleasure stopping by to catch up with your beautiful blog Kim. The apple crisp is so tempting, and I confess that I too join the Candy Corn addiction group! Did you see that Target has a new version this year? Brach's Caramel Candy Corn.
Posted by: Maureen | October 04, 2007 at 05:21 PM
Kim that looks yummy. Here in Australia we have a similar recipe but call it Apple Crumble. The apple base is the same but the topping is 1/2 cup sugar,1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup coconut or muesli,1/4 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon.Just combine the topping ingredients and put on top of apple misture. Bake for about 30 minutes. I actually named this as my favourite dessert in 7 Random Things on my blog.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | October 04, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Kim,
I hope you don't mind but I featured your blog today on mine with the recipe! Thanks again for inspiring me!!!
Posted by: shellie-the character | October 04, 2007 at 05:50 PM
Sounds so easy (and good!). Sort of like Dump Cake, huh?
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | October 04, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Mmmmmm, looks so good,and so easy! I also love the little white pumpkin. How cute! Candy corn is one of my favorites too!
Donna
Posted by: Donna | October 04, 2007 at 06:49 PM
Mmmm...your apple crisp sounds so yummy and so easy. I make the long version and we love it, but that would be nice for when dear hubby's sweet tooth needs satisfying and I have very little time. Thank you for your recipes, I have used many of them and they always turn out so well! Hugs, Cindy
Posted by: C. Stower | October 04, 2007 at 07:05 PM
yumm! I can not wait to try that recipe. And that candy corn looks quite good too. Target gets me everytime too...
Posted by: katie | October 04, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Cute pumpkins and sounds like a yummy recipe!
Posted by: Steph | October 04, 2007 at 07:45 PM
Fun little fact...I grew up in Michigan. A little town called Hell - no really that was the name. Anyway, about 20 miles away is a little town called Chelsea, Mi. The Jiffy factory is in Chelsea. So in 3rd grade, our elementary school went on a class trip, through the Jiffy Mix Factory. At the end of the tour, we all got a couple of boxes of Jiffy Mix...It is a fond memory and I always buy Jiffy Mix corn bread mix!
Penny
Posted by: Penny ~ Mosaic Artist | October 04, 2007 at 07:49 PM
Kim! Sweetie what are you doing to me?! I just waved goodbye to my diet as it flew out the window yet again! lol Looks delicious! I adore those white pumkins!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
http://jacarandacottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa) | October 04, 2007 at 08:20 PM
Your apple crisp looks delicious, Kim! I've never made it that way before but I'd like to give it a try. Love those white pumpkins! ~ Lynda xo
Posted by: Lynda | October 04, 2007 at 09:03 PM
I never thought of making an apple crisp this way, but now I am going to try it. Love the little white pumpkin, now I have to have one to add to my growing pumpkin collection. Not only is candy corn a popular candy in my family, our dog Lili loves the stuff. (she is an October dog all the way!)We have to keep the candy dish off the coffee table as she has been known to get into it when there is candy corn in it.Thanks for the great posts Kim!
Posted by: Marge | October 04, 2007 at 09:19 PM
Hi Kim,
What a great recipie, I am going to give this a try this weekend :) I just love candy corn and happen to be munching from a bowl of them as I type!
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | October 04, 2007 at 09:32 PM
This was the best looking Apple Crisp I have seen in a long time!!!! Thank you for the recipe, I know what to make this weekend when my College aged boys come home!
Blessings:)
Carol
Posted by: Raised In Cotton | October 04, 2007 at 09:34 PM
Yummy- Target and apple crisp all in the same post and picture! Where to begin--we are tugging on our jogging shoes to run to the grocery first, then Target, no- to Target first then the grocery...mmmm-maybe we will divide and conquer!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kariandkijsa | October 04, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Sounds simple and delicious!! I love candy corn too!! Your white ceramic pumpkins are adorable!!!
Cat
Posted by: Catherine | October 04, 2007 at 11:35 PM
i am going to make that! looks yummy and easy! Thanks!!
Posted by: julie | October 05, 2007 at 12:07 AM
mmmm that looks delish! I like to mix candy corn and peanuts...that sweet and salty together is divine.
Posted by: brandy | October 05, 2007 at 08:14 AM
mmmm that looks delish! I like to mix candy corn and peanuts...that sweet and salty together is divine.
Posted by: brandy | October 05, 2007 at 08:15 AM
looks delicious. A must try and perfect for the fall. I too love candy corn.
Posted by: Teresa Alber | October 05, 2007 at 09:55 AM
mmmm. I love candy corn mixed with peanuts. And apple crisp.
Posted by: Terri | October 05, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Hi Kim.....
I have to say that this is my favorite time of year.....I love all the smells of Fall and Apple Crisp (well anything w/apples) is one of them...living up North is such a plus this time of year. I love to decorate too for Fall so those cute white pumpkins are a must have LOL. I hope our Target has them....I love them. I'll let you know :) Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Kathy :)
ps I wonder if you and your readers could help me out....?? My sister-in-law is re-locating to SC....I'd like to send her a Gift Cert. to a nice restaurant down there any ideas would be VERY much appreciated !!! TXS
Posted by: Kathy | October 05, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Hi Kim.....
I have to say that this is my favorite time of year.....I love all the smells of Fall and Apple Crisp (well anything w/apples) is one of them...living up North is such a plus this time of year. I love to decorate too for Fall so those cute white pumpkins are a must have LOL. I hope our Target has them....I love them. I'll let you know :) Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Kathy :)
ps I wonder if you and your readers could help me out....?? My sister-in-law is re-locating to SC....I'd like to send her a Gift Cert. to a nice restaurant down there any ideas would be VERY much appreciated !!! TXS
Posted by: Kathy | October 05, 2007 at 12:25 PM
I've never made apple crisp with pecans... that sounds WONDERFUL! Can't wait to try it... SOON! And I will stop at Target today and check out the white pumpkins. They're adorable.
Joni
Posted by: jonipossinj | October 05, 2007 at 12:26 PM
This apple crisp looks so much easier than my recipe...coring apples is not my fav thing to do. Thank you for sharing and those little pumpkins are the sweetest!
xo, Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 05, 2007 at 12:38 PM
ooo...this looks yummy. and I love Elaines idea w/ the pumpkin too :) TFS!!
Posted by: Rita Weiss | October 05, 2007 at 12:46 PM
two of my favorite things, kim, apple crisp and candy corn! i have a darling antique apothocary jar that was my mom's that i'm going to fill with candy corn this weekend, just like she used to do when it sat on her kitchen counter! :) and i'm the only one in the house who likes it...lucky me!!
Posted by: Tammy | October 05, 2007 at 02:11 PM
Oh, how I love candy corn. It's dangerous to have it around though. Very addictive.
Thanks for the recipe. It looks so yummy!
Hugs!
Kat
Posted by: KD | October 05, 2007 at 03:12 PM
That Apple Crisp looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I think I'll try it this weekend. Candy corn....what can I say, I usually make myself sick eating it this time of the year.
Posted by: DENISE & HEATHER | October 05, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Yummy! My mom used to make us Apple Crisp. Yours looks really good. As for the candy corn. What is it about that stuff?
Have a great weekend!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | October 05, 2007 at 03:53 PM
I have a leaf-shaped dish full of candy corn on my piano.
Did I say full?
Should I admit I'm the reason it is NOT full now?
Should I also admit I'm a weirdo who eats it in sections...one color at at time?
Posted by: mom2fur | October 05, 2007 at 04:07 PM
I am definitely making the apple crisp. It doesn't come out correctly unless I eat candy corn while baking. Do I have that right?
I'm also making a trip to Target tomorrow!!!! Thank you for white pumpkin heads-up.
Posted by: Lallee | October 05, 2007 at 04:50 PM
I had to comment when I saw the candy corn. Every year I buy a bag (one pound) of candy corn, eat the whole bag in about 4-5 days. Then I've had enough of them til next year.
Posted by: Lori | October 05, 2007 at 05:47 PM
That looks tasty! I'll have to try that out - sounds like a great fall recipe!
:) D
Posted by: Diana | October 05, 2007 at 06:23 PM
Sounds delicious!!!!! Might have to give it a whirl since it looks sooooooo good! Have a great weekend :o)
~Des
Posted by: deserae | October 05, 2007 at 08:02 PM
My husband loves apple crisp - so I will have to try this recipe on Sunday. I'll leave a comment and let you know how it turns out - it really looks wonderful!
Posted by: lisa | October 05, 2007 at 10:05 PM
I have to run out and buy some candy corn now!
:0)
Posted by: Roxanne | October 05, 2007 at 10:37 PM
MMMMMM It looks really good! I have been meaning to make one of those but my recipe isn't as easy! I think it is time to go to Target!
Posted by: Claudia | October 06, 2007 at 01:09 AM
OMG that looks so good. I'm gonna give that a try for sure. YUMMY!!! And I love the white pumpkin too.
Posted by: sharon | October 06, 2007 at 01:38 AM
Hi Kim! I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I have awarded you the "you make me smile" award on my blog. It's true, with out fail, each and everyday you inspire me and make me smile. Thank you!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
http://jacarandacottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa) | October 06, 2007 at 02:09 AM
I love this recipe. I have a 10 yr. old Daughter who loves spending time in the kitchen. This is definitely one she and I can fix together. Thanks for sharing this recipe, looks scrumptious.
Posted by: Roxie | October 06, 2007 at 02:30 AM
I bought a huge bag of candy corn and it just "disappeared". I'm going to the store and get those ingredients today. That looks and sounds good. Maybe some vanilla ice cream too. Yummy!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | October 06, 2007 at 02:13 PM
Thanks for the recipe. It sounds delicious. I may try it with canned cherries too.
I love candy corn and the little mellowcream pumpkins. As a matter of fact I have some here at the computer with me:)
Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda | October 06, 2007 at 05:28 PM
Hi Kim! I ate candy corn today and was reminded (very painfully) that I have a cavity! I will chew through the pain when it comes to candy corn! This apple crisp recipe looks delicious too, thanks for sharing!~xo
Posted by: Tara | October 06, 2007 at 05:47 PM
Oh, this looks soooooooooo good! I'm really in the mood for some apple crisp, it's about 40 degrees out today and raining. I do believe I'll go make some apple crisp for dinner. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Posted by: Alice | October 06, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Oh good gracious that apple crisp recipe looks soooo good!! And I could eat candy corn all day long, it's even better in popcorn balls!!
Teresa
xxxooo
Posted by: Teresa | October 06, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Kim,
This version of apple crisp is really tempting since I love cake. Gotta get those ingredients.
One item already my shopping list right now is candy corn, a sweet fall favorite!
Posted by: Carrie | October 06, 2007 at 09:45 PM
This recipe looks easy enough!
I love the way candy corn looks, but I am not a huge fan of eating them. I don't hate them. They just don't make my bing zing.
Thanks for the recipe!
KJ
Posted by: KJ | October 06, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing, K!
Posted by: CindyF | October 07, 2007 at 01:25 AM
It's so good to know that I'm not the only one with a serious addiction to candy corn! Why is it when you start eating them you keep eating them even though they are SO sweet they make you sick???
Thank you for sharing the apple crisp receipe, I just picked apples off my trees and this will be a great way to use them. Now if I just had some cute polka dotted cups to serve coffee in......
;)
*muah*
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle E.~Vintage Pastiche | October 07, 2007 at 11:03 AM
yum! I am running over to Target for those white pumpkins! How Sweet!
Posted by: kimberly sherrod | October 07, 2007 at 11:25 AM
Hmmmm, it's probably delicious!!! I like Target, I shop there all the time, very attractive!!
Posted by: Zee | October 07, 2007 at 12:20 PM
How easy is that! I will be trying that recipe for sure! Thanks.
Posted by: Nicole | October 07, 2007 at 01:17 PM
The Apple Crisp looks divine, thank you for sharing the recipe, Not sure if they carry Jiffy Cake Mix here on the west coast though. I will have to look at the store..
Angie
www.scrapnmomsmoments.blogspot.com
Posted by: Angie | October 07, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Kim, that looks great, and so easy. I too love candy corn (with salted nuts - yum). Also, I have two of the pumpkins that you had on the left (with the little bronzy colored leaves). They are very cute. Thank you for sharing the recipe Kim.
Posted by: Allie | October 08, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Oh yummy! Thank you for the wonderful recipe, Kim!! And, as always, the delightful photos!!
xoxo,
Nan
Posted by: Nan | October 08, 2007 at 04:34 PM
yummy on that recipe..and oh gosh girl..I like those candy corns too..don't you just love the color combo on a candycorn..LOL so cute.LOL
o.k. it's all your fault..I'm gonna have to go buy some candy corn now.:0)
have a good week.
Posted by: Tina | October 09, 2007 at 10:33 PM
OH, that looks wonderful!!! There's a pumpkin thing that Mr. Food does that's pretty similar and it's one of my favorites (and I don't even like pumpkin) Blessings... Polly
Posted by: Polly | October 19, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Hey, I am a Chelsea, MI resident. We love the Jiffy tour!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 09, 2008 at 08:36 PM