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This Easy Peach Cobbler is a simple, sweet, and delicious dessert recipe. It can be prepared in minutes and with minimal pantry ingredients. Warm, decadent, amazing!
If you're craving more peach cobbler recipes, then be sure to try making Mini Peach Cobbler or a batch of Peach Cobbler Muffins. Also, try making an Old Fashioned Southern Blackberry Cobbler Recipe.
Fruit cobbler is a classic dessert that has the flavor profile of a fruit pie with a 'crust' similar to soft and fluffy biscuit dough. It is not a beautiful dessert by any means, but comes together quickly and with few ingredients.
The first time that I ever had cobbler, I was a kid and my mom made it to serve after Sunday dinner. I watched her pull out this dirty, worn, and generously used handwritten recipe to make this amazing dessert. She used mainly pantry ingredients, including canned milk and canned peaches. However, when it came to adding in the spices, there was no exact measurements, only ingredients. This meant adding in a little at a time and tasting until it felt right.
Years later as an adult, I was handed the heirloom recipe to make in my kitchen for my family. After years of adding cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to taste. I was able to get the measurements down to create a more consistent recipe. Today I will share it with you.
Fruit cobbler can be made with almost any fruit that you prefer and this recipe will work. However, my personal favorite is peach cobbler and in keeping with my mom's tradition, I always use canned peaches. They're perfect because you have more control over the sweetness plus the ability to make cobbler any time of the year and not just during a particular fruit season.
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Ingredient You'll Need
- Self-rising flour - Be sure to use this instead of plain flour. This will thicken the peach cobbler and allow the topping to be light and fluffy.
- Granulated sugar - Use granulated or cane sugar to sweeten this dessert. Divide this ingredient in half to add half to the flour and half to the peach mixture.
- Salt - Just need a pinch to balance the sweetness.
- Butter - Use 1 stick of butter or half a cup. May use salted or unsalted, whichever you prefer.
- Canned Peaches - Canned Peaches are harvested, packed and shipped at their peak ripeness. They're great to keep in your pantry because they have a long shelf life. For this recipe, you only need one 15 ounce can of sliced peaches. You may cut them into smaller pieces for the cobbler.
- Ground cinnamon - Adds a nice spice to the peach cobbler and gives it great flavor.
- Ground nutmeg - Brings out the flavor of the peaches and adds a nutty undertone to the cobbler. A little goes a long way.
- Allspice - Just need a small amount of this spice blend to season the peaches.
- Milk - Whole milk or canned milk works best.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities. If you have specific dietary needs, feel free to substitute the ingredients as necessary to fit your needs. This is really one of those recipes that you cannot mess up.
Why self-rising flour?
You want to make sure that you are using self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour for this peach cobbler recipe. The additional acid in the self-rising flour will give rise to the breading and make it light and fluffy. If you do not have any self-rising flour, then you can make it yourself using my self-rising flour recipe.
Step By Step Instructions
Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. and grabbing an 8x8-inch square baking dish. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup of granulated sugar, self-rising flour, and a pinch of salt.
In a small saucepan over medium heat add the butter, canned peaches, the other ½ cup of granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and allspice. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, for about 3 to 5 minutes. At this point be sure to taste the peach mixture and adjust the spices to your preference.
Pour peach mixture into the 8×8-inch square baking pan.
Grab the bowl that contains the flour mixture and whisk in the milk until the mixture is fully combined.
Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the peaches in the baking pan.
Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Carefully remove from the oven and allow the peach cobbler to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, whipped topping or by itself.
How do you serve peach cobbler?
In my opinion, the best way to serve peach cobbler is warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. However, it is amazingly delicious served on its own.
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Have any comments, questions, or other ideas about the Easy Peach Cobbler made with Canned Peaches? Please share them in the comments below!
Recipe
Easy Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided in half
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 15 ounce can of peaches, sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup milk, whole or canned
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. and grabbing an 8x8-inch square baking dish. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup self-rising flour, and a pinch of salt.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add in the ½ cup butter, 15 ounce can of peaches, the other ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon allspice.
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer, about 3 to 5 minutes. At this point be sure to taste the cling peach mixture and adjust the spices to your preference.
- Pour warm peach mixture into the 8×8-inch square baking pan.
- Grab the bowl that contains the flour mixture and whisk in the 1 cup milk until the mixture is fully combined. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the peaches in the baking pan.
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow the peach cobbler to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, whipped topping, or by itself.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving or enjoy cold.
Nutrition
*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Original post date 04/06/2016. Updated 04/30/2019 and 02/28/2022.
Tamara
Mmm.. peach is so dreamy. I simply love it.
My allergies are so bad this year! They generally aren't! I don't get the throat or eyes thing so much but it feels like a cold in the morning and fine by night. And it responds to Zyrtec. And it's early April! Must be allergies.
admin
It has been terrible this year! I may have to switch to Zyrtec, but it makes me so sleepy.
Sonya
Yum 🙂 We are just starting to get peaches at the grocery store. But I can't wait until the local ones are ready. Then I'll buy some and make some cobbler for my family.
admin
That sounds delicious! I love using fresh peaches in desserts and salads...I have even put them grilled on top of pizza 😉
Mary
It makes me feel good to know I'm not alone battling these spring time allergies. My throat feels like it's closing up and my ears actually itch, ugh. I grew up eating peach cobbler but have never had the pleasure of trying to make it myself. Maybe it's time to bite the bullet and do it. This recipe looks simple enough and your pictures made my mouth water.
admin
Yes!! It is terrible this year!! Thank you so much, this recipe is really easy...give it a try 🙂
Akaleistar
Pollen is the worst part of spring, ugh. But, that peach cobbler looks so yummy 🙂
admin
It really is the worst part! Thank you 🙂
jere
I love you have your mom's recipes. I do too and yes, she just threw in spices and some extra this and that. Peach cobbler is the best and this recipe is so easy to follow and the baked cobbler is amazing.
LaKita
Thank you so much Jere! Baked cobbler is sooo amazing!!
Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing easy peach cobbler recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
LaKita
Thank you so much Allyssa!
Kathryn
This is the most delicious dessert! Since I live in California, I had to make this cobbler, and I'm so glad I did. The sweet peaches and buttery cobbler topping made a perfect combination!
LaKita
Thank you so much Kathryn! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe.
veenaazmanov
Peach is such a lovely fruit and this dessert is definitely a treat bursting with all the spice and flavors. Sounds easy to make and delicious to eat too.
LaKita
Thank you, I could not agree with you more!!
Marisa Franca
We love quick and easy desserts and cobblers are at the top of the list for favorites. I needed a quick sweet for dinner last night when I came across your recipe yesterday. The family really enjoyed the peach dessert and this is one recipe I'm going to keep handy.
LaKita
Thank you Marisa, it is definitely a great after-dinner treat!
Aya
This peach cobbler is amazing and I love the spices you used! It was delicious and my family really enjoyed it. Thanks!
LaKita
Thank you Aya!!
Jessica
You weren’t lYing; this recipe was so easy! And, it was so delicious and comforting! I will most definitely be making this again.
LaKita
Thank you Jessica! It is so easy!!
GUNJAN
I had few peaches at home which needed to be consumed. So I made this cobbler and my kids loved every bit of it. I have no leftovers 🙂
LaKita
This is the perfect way to use peaches in my opinion 🙂
Chenée
This peach cobbler was so simple to make -- this is for sure gonna be a go-to for me from now on. Thank you for a delicious dessert recipe!
LaKita
Thank you so much Chenée! So simple and delicious!
Moop Brown
Peach cobbler is one of my favorite desserts and comfort recipes and this version of it looks so tasty
LaKita
Thank you! So comforting and tasty!!