Easy Peach Cobbler (Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Peaches)

Easy Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler is one of those desserts that feels like summer in a baking dish. My husband loves it and will casually mention it whenever peaches show up in the kitchen. This easy peach cobbler is simple to make, uses basic ingredients, and works with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. The filling turns soft and jammy while the topping bakes into a golden, buttery crust. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream and you have the perfect peaches and cream dessert.

If your peaches are firm when you buy them, let them sit on the counter for a few days. Ripe peaches make a big difference in both flavor and texture. If you do not have fresh peaches, canned peaches work well. Just drain about one third of the juice so the cobbler does not become too soupy.

You can have this cobbler baking in the oven while you eat dinner. It is one of our favorite warm desserts and it reheats beautifully the next day. If you enjoy this recipe, try our cherry cobbler too.

Why This Easy Peach Cobbler Works

• Simple ingredients you probably already have
• Works with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches
• Quick prep and hands off baking
• Sweet, juicy filling with a soft, buttery topping
• Great warm, room temperature, or reheated

Ingredients You Will Need

• Peaches: Fresh, frozen, or canned. Fresh peaches should be ripe and sliced. Frozen peaches should be thawed and drained. Canned peaches should be drained by about one third.
• Sugar: Adjust slightly depending on how sweet your peaches are.
• Butter: Soft or melted butter works for the topping.
• Flour: baking powder, salt. These create the soft, cake-like topping.
• Cinnamon or nutmeg: Optional but adds warmth.

Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Peaches

Fresh Peaches

Wash, pit, and slice. You can leave the skin on. Sliced peaches bake faster and soften evenly.

Frozen Peaches

Thaw and drain well. Excess liquid can make the cobbler runny or increase baking time.

Canned Peaches

Choose peaches packed in their natural juice. Drain about one third of the liquid. You will add sugar in the recipe, so you do not need syrup.

Save The Peach Juice!

Save the juice and you can drink or mix it with a little sugar and reduce into a syrup and use on your ice cream.

Do You Have to Peel Peaches for This Recipe?

The peaches should be washed, and the pits removed.  If you want to leave the skin on, you can, but you should slice the peaches.  It will allow quicker baking of the peaches.

Do You Use Need a Glass Baking Dish?

This is our preference, but if you have metal, those work as well.  Cooking time may be slightly different, so check your cobbler near the end of baking time.

Making Peach Cobbler

If you have a peach tree, you can pick the fruit when they are ripe and enjoy all the peach cobbler you want.  But you might want to consider canning peaches, so you can enjoy peach desserts all year round.

Tips for the Best Cobbler

• If you do not have fresh peaches, canned or frozen work well.
• Soft butter mixes easier than cold butter.
• Bake earlier in the day as the oven temperature pretty hot.
• Let the cobbler cool before serving so the filling can thicken.
• Use the same bowl for the peaches and the topping to reduce dishes.

Variations

• Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the topping.
• Use half peaches and half raspberries for a tart twist.
• Add a splash of vanilla to the filling.
• Brown the butter before mixing it into the topping for a deeper flavor.

Storage and Reheating

• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the oven at 325 degrees until warm.
• You can also microwave individual servings.
• The cobbler can be frozen after baking. Thaw and warm in the oven.

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Easy Peach Cobbler

This easy peach cobbler is warm, buttery, and filled with sweet peaches. Use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches for a simple dessert that bakes up golden and delicious every time.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Regina Sober

Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cups
• Spatula
• 8×8 baking dish

Ingredients

Peaches

• 5-6 peach large peaches – peeled, pitted and sliced into wedges
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Cobbler Mix

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 Tablespoons butter cut in small pieces
• pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

Preparing Peaches

• Preheat oven to 425F degrees
• Take your peaches and peel, pit and slice them.
• Slices can be how you slice an apple.
• In a large bowl, mix 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
• Add in peaches and toss them in the bowl to coat.
• Take an 8×8 pan and butter the bottom and sides
• Place peaches into your greased pan. 
• You can be fancy and lay in a pattern or get them all in there covering the bottom.
• Pour the juices from the bowl over the peaches.

Preparing Cobbler

• In a medium size bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.
• Add the butter and mix with a fork until the butter is incorporated and looks like crumbs.
• Pour crumb mix over peaches and spread out evenly over the peaches.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until brown.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool before enjoying.

Video

Notes

You can use fresh or canned peaches.

If you use frozen peaches, they will take longer to bake and will more than likely have more liquid, so you may want to add a little more cornstarch or allow the peaches to thaw and strain.

Nutrition

Serving: 9servings