Easy Peach Cobbler

Nothing beats the cozy comfort of homemade peach cobbler, and this simple recipe will have your whole family asking for seconds! Best of all, you can whip this up any time of year using convenient canned peaches. The fluffy, tender cake batter creates the perfect golden topping for sweet, juicy peaches.

Recipe Details

Timing & Servings: Prep Time: 10 minutes, Additional Time: 1 hour, Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes, Serves: 12 people, Yield: 8 cups.

Nutrition Profile: Low-Sodium, Low-Calorie

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 169 Calories, 4g Fat, 33g Carbs, 2g Protein

Ingredients You’ll Need

White whole-wheat flour: You’ll need 1 cup of this healthier flour option. It gives you all the wholesome goodness while keeping the texture light and fluffy!

Sugar: 1 cup of regular white sugar sweetens everything up perfectly. This is just the right amount to balance the tartness of the peaches.

Baking powder: Just 1 teaspoon creates that lovely rise in your cobbler topping. Make sure yours is fresh for the best results!

Salt: A small ¼ teaspoon enhances all the flavors. Don’t skip this little bit – it makes such a difference!

Reduced-fat milk: ½ cup keeps things lighter while still giving you that tender, cake-like texture. Regular milk works great too if that’s what you have.

Unsalted butter: ¼ cup melted butter adds richness and helps create that golden top. Let it cool slightly before mixing in.

Canned sliced peaches: 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained well. This is your shortcut to peach cobbler any season – no peeling or slicing needed!

How to Make Easy Peach Cobbler

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 11-by-7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray so nothing sticks.

Step 2: Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Add the milk and melted butter next. Stir everything until it’s thoroughly combined and smooth.

Step 3: Pour your batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the drained peaches, distributing them as evenly as you can.

Step 4: Bake for about 1 hour until the top turns golden brown and feels set when you gently touch it. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Easy and Quick Peach Cobbler Version

Want to make this even faster? You can use a boxed yellow cake mix instead of making the batter from scratch! Just use 1 box of cake mix, add ½ cup milk and ¼ cup melted butter. Skip all the measuring of flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix it up and follow the same baking steps – you’ll save about 5 minutes of prep time!

Serving Ideas

This warm peach cobbler is absolutely perfect on its own as a complete dessert. Serve it with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream. A drizzle of heavy cream or even a sprinkle of cinnamon makes it extra special too!

Storage

Store your leftover cobbler covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm individual servings in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. You can also reheat the whole dish in a 300°F oven for about 15 minutes until warmed through.

Substitutions

No white whole-wheat flour? Regular all-purpose flour works perfectly fine! You can swap the reduced-fat milk for regular milk, almond milk, or even buttermilk. Fresh peaches are amazing when they’re in season – just use about 4 cups of sliced fresh peaches instead of canned.

Pro Tips

• Drain those peaches well: Pat them dry with paper towels so your cobbler doesn’t get soggy on the bottom.
• Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until everything comes together for the most tender topping.
• Check for doneness: The top should be golden and spring back lightly when touched.
• Let it rest: Those 10 minutes of cooling time help everything set up perfectly.

FAQs

Can I use frozen peaches instead of canned?

You bet! Thaw the frozen peaches completely first and drain off any excess liquid. Pat them dry just like you would with canned peaches. You’ll need about 4 cups of thawed, sliced peaches.

Why is my cobbler topping not browning?

Sure thing – this can happen if your oven runs a bit cool. Try raising the temperature to 375°F for the last 10-15 minutes of baking. You can also move the dish to a higher oven rack to help it brown up nicely.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can assemble the whole cobbler and keep it covered in the fridge for up to a day before baking. Just add about 5-10 extra minutes to the baking time since it’ll be starting from cold.

What size pan should I use if I don’t have an 11×7 dish?

No worries! An 8×8 square pan works great, or even a 9-inch round cake pan. The cobbler might be a bit thicker, so check it after 45 minutes and add more time if the top isn’t golden yet.

Final Thoughts

I hope you love this easy peach cobbler as much as my family does! It’s become our go-to dessert when we want something homemade but don’t have a lot of time. Let me know how yours turns out – I’d love to hear about any fun variations you try!