1. Prepare Slow Cooker and Fruit Layer:

• Lightly grease the insert of your 1.5-quart slow cooker if desired (though often not strictly necessary if the pie filling is juicy).
• Spoon the entire can of cherry or apple pie filling into the bottom of the prepared 1.5-quart slow cooker. Spread it out into an even layer.

2. Make Crumbly Topping and Assemble:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry yellow cake mix directly from the box with the ½ cup of melted butter.
• Stir with a fork or spoon until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is evenly distributed throughout the cake mix. It will not form a smooth batter but rather a moist, crumbly mixture.
• Sprinkle this cake mix and butter crumble mixture evenly over the top of the pie filling in the slow cooker.
• If using, sprinkle the ⅓ cup of chopped walnuts evenly over the crumble topping.

3. Slow Cook:

• Cover the slow cooker securely with its lid.
• Cook on the LOW setting for 2-3 hours.
• The Minister’s Delight is done when the pie filling is bubbly around the edges and the topping is cooked through (it will look set and cake-like, though likely still very moist).

4. Serve:

• Turn off the slow cooker.
• Serve the Minister’s Delight warm, scooped directly from the slow cooker into individual bowls.
• It’s especially delicious topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy this easy, comforting treat!