(Family Features) August brings the beginning of a new school year and the approaching end of summer in the sun. Don’t let hectic schedules and summer’s fade get you down; this warm Apple Crumble is perfect to put a smile back on your loved ones’ faces. Visit Culinary.net for more comforting treats all year long.

Apple Crumble

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"

• 1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 1/2 butter sticks, melted
• vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping (optional)

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. In baking dish, spread apple pie filling across bottom. Mix cake mix with pecans, if desired, then evenly cover apple pie filling.
3. Cover cake mix with melted butter. Do not mix. If butter pools in one spot, pick dish up and move from side to side until covered evenly.
4. Bake 30 minutes until crust is brown.
5. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping, if desired.

Source: Culinary.net