Treat yourself to a delicious fruit dessert that combines sweet juicy peaches with a buttery, crumbly topping. It's a mouthwatering experience that'll have you going back for more! The best part? You can whip it up in minutes with simple ingredients.
Enjoy this quick and easy peach cobbler with canned peaches any time of the year using canned fruit.
Fresh peaches work too, but the canned peach juice makes it extra special. If you are looking for more peach recipes, try our Peach Bundt Cake next.
We love scrumptious summer desserts, from rhubarb cake, lemon bread, lemon blueberry bread, to strawberry bread. These easy treats are tried and true family faves.
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- Why You'll Love This Peach Dessert
- Love Fruity Treats? Try These Next!
- 🛒Ingredients
- Can You Make This With Fresh Peaches or Frozen Peaches?
- ⏲️ Recommended Equipment
- Peach Cobbler Popular Substitutions
- 📋Tips
- Storage Instructions
- To Make Ahead
- 👪What To Serve With Peach Cobbler?
- Easy Dessert Recipes
- Did You Try This Recipe?
- 📖Recipe
- 🥣Recipe Steps
- 🤷Frequently Asked Questions
- More Fruity Desserts
- 💬 Comments
Why You'll Love This Peach Dessert
- Easy fuss-free recipe - Canned peaches offer a hassle-free way to enjoy a fruity dessert without fresh fruit. No need for peeling, pitting, and slicing fresh peaches. It saves time and effort in the kitchen.
- Juicy with golden top brown crumbly topping - simply delicious and no eggs needed.
- Perfect dessert for any season - Canned peaches provide a consistent level of sweetness and flavor throughout the year, regardless of the peach season.
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🛒Ingredients
- Canned peaches (go for no sugar added) - both peaches and their canned juice are needed for a moist filling. Without the peach juice and simmering the peaches, the filling will be dry. You can also make the same recipe with other canned fruit!
- Flour - you can use regular all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend such as Bob’s Red Mill with xanthan gum. Use the spoon and a level method to measure your flours the right way.
- Baking powder - we use it to create a light and fluffy cobbler. To ensure its effectiveness, store it properly and check its expiration date. If baking powder has been opened for more than 6 months, it may have lost its essential properties and might not work as intended.
- Cold butter - for greasing the pan and making crumbly topping. Ensure the butter is cold before cutting it into the flour mixture. While some recipes use melted butter, I prefer cold one as it helps in creating that perfect flaky and crumbly topping. You can use salted or unsalted.
- Salt (sea salt or kosher salt) - enhances the overall flavor without making it salty. Omit,if using salted butter.
- Heavy cream - adds richness and moisture to the topping. Add it slowly and in batches to avoid a sticky result.
- High-quality cinnamon - optional but adds a lovely cinnamon taste and aroma.
- Rolled oats - add a nice texture to the topping. Quick oats can be substituted but not instant oats. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can pulse the oats in a food processor before adding them.
- Cornstarch - acts as a thickening agent for a luscious filling.
- Brown sugar - brings caramel-like sweetness to the filling. White sugar, raw brown sugar, or coconut sugar can be used as a brown sugar substitute. Just keep in mind that any substitutions to the original recipe will produce different end results.
- Lemon juice - adds balance, citrusy notes and tanginess to the sweet peach filling. You can also substitute with mild vinegar if desired, but use lemon or orange for best results.
Step by step photos can be found below the recipe card.
✅ How it tastes? A delightful combination of sweet and caramel flavors from the thick peach filling and brown sugar, complemented by a subtle hint of cinnamon aroma. The topping boasts a fluffy and moist texture with an enjoyable light crunch from the rolled oats!
Can You Make This With Fresh Peaches or Frozen Peaches?
Yes, you can use fresh as well but you’d need to add some sort of fruit juice here. Frozen peaches may work as well but after thawing excess water needs to be removed.
⏲️ Recommended Equipment
Peach Cobbler Popular Substitutions
- Fruit Options - You can use other fruits or berries, either canned or fresh. Consider blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, pears, apples, or cherries. Canned pie fillings like cherry filling can also work.
- Vanilla Extract - Enhance the overall taste by adding a splash of vanilla extract to the filling or topping. It complements the fruit flavors beautifully.
- Spices - Besides cinnamon, experiment with other warming spices like ginger, nutmeg, cloves, or allspice for a more complex flavor profile.
- Sugar Alternatives - Swap white sugar with an equal amount of brown sugar, coconut sugar, or raw brown sugars.
- Dairy-Free Option - Use plant-based butter or margarine instead of dairy butter. Make sure it's cold and cut into cubes. Substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or plant-based cooking cream options like soy-based products (However, these will add a different flavor profile to the cobbler).
- Oats Replacement - If you want to avoid oats, use an equal amount of finely chopped nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
- Gluten-Free - Ensure your baking powder, flour, and oats are certified gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Vegan - This recipe has not been tested with vegan products. But you could use a quality plant-based butter, plant-based heavy cream alternatives, and ensure that the sugar used is vegan as well.
📋Tips
- Mix-ins - Get creative by adding unsweetened dried fruit and chopped walnuts to the peaches and sugar for a delicious twist. Simmer them together before baking.
- Adjust sweetness - You can make the cobbler filling with just the syrup, omitting the brown sugar. Simmer the peaches until well thickened. For the flour mixture, use half the sugar amount for a less sweet result. Note that substitutions may alter the original flavor.
- Don't skip the lemon juice; it balances sweetness and enhances the overall filling flavor.
- Don't overwork the dough - Mix the cobbler topping just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a tougher texture.
- Let it cool - Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes after baking to thicken the filling slightly for easier serving.
- If you opt for fresh peaches, peel and slice them, then sprinkle with some sugar (still necessary for this dessert) and chill for a few hours. They'll create their syrup with their peach juice, enhancing the cobbler's flavor. Depending on the peaches you may still need to add some fruit juice to the filling.
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the filling. Use high-quality vanilla, pure and not artificial kind.
Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. Place the cobbler in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. For the best texture and flavor, consume within 24 hours. Leftover canned peach cobbler tastes delicious when served cold too!
- 🥶Freezing. You can freeze the cobbler in a freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months. Ensure it is tightly secured. However, note that the texture may not be the same as when freshly prepared and baked.
- 🔥To Reheat. Preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cobbler covered with foil for 10-15 minutes until heated through. This helps maintain the crispy texture.
Alternatively, you can reheat single servings in the microwave if you're in a hurry. Keep in mind that the topping won't retain its crunchy texture.
To Make Ahead
Prepare the filling days ahead and gently reheat when assembling. Combine the topping just before baking for the best results.
👪What To Serve With Peach Cobbler?
While the cobbler is delicious on its own, consider serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
The options are endless! Here are some sweet suggestions we love:
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle of caramel or butterscotch sauce.
- Fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Vanilla sauce or pudding.
- A dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- For a balanced sweetness, serve it with citrus ice cream (lemon, lime, or orange), mint ice cream, or a simple fruit sorbet.
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📖Recipe
Peach Cobbler With Canned Peaches
Ingredients
For Peach Cobbler
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoon butter cold cubes
- ⅓ cup heavy cream cold
- 6 tablespoon old fashioned rolled oats, or quick oats
For the Fruity Filling
- 2 cups canned peaches (no sugar added), reserve the juice separately
- 1 cup peach juice from canned peaches
- ¼ cup brown sugar or raw brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoon butter cold or room temp, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (176 C) and grease a 9x13 or slightly smaller baking or casserole dish with butter.
- Prepare the Peach Filling. In a skillet over medium-low heat, combine peaches, peach juice, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar.2 cups canned peaches (no sugar added), ¼ cup brown sugar or raw brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup peach juice from canned peaches
- Stir until well combined. Simmer gently until the mixture becomes bubbly and thickens to the desired consistency. Be careful not to overcook it; you want it thick but not overly so. If needed, reduce the heat to low.
- Transfer the peach filling to the prepared baking dish. Dot with 2 tablespoons of butter cubes in different places across the peach mixture. If desired, sprinkle more cinnamon on top of the peaches.2 tablespoon butter cold or room temp
- Make the Cobbler Topping. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, 5 tablespoons of oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles crumbles. You can use pastry cutter or simply do it by hand. Take your time and be thorough in this step.1 cup all purpose flour, 5 tablespoon white sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoon old fashioned rolled oats, 5 tablespoon butter cold cubes
- Gradually pour in the cold cream in batches and stir gently to lightly combine the ingredients. Take care not to over-stir or rush the process. The resulting mixture will be thick and somewhat sticky due to the flour. Place the chunks of flour mixture on top of the peach filling, leaving some space between them to allow the peaches to peek through. Optionally, sprinkle the remaining oats on top of the batter for added texture and flavor.⅓ cup heavy cream cold
- Bake. Bake the peach cobbler in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes. Keep an eye on it until the top turns a beautiful golden brown, and the peach mixture beneath is bubbling.
- Once done, remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce!
Notes
- Don't skip the lemon juice; it balances sweetness and enhances the overall filling flavor.
- Don't overwork the dough - Mix the cobbler topping just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a tougher texture.
- Add the heavy cream slowly and in batches to prevent sticky and too clumpy topping.
- If you opt for fresh peaches, peel and slice them, then sprinkle with some sugar (still necessary for this dessert) and chill for a few hours. They'll create their own syrup with their peach juice, enhancing the cobbler's flavor. Depending on the peaches you may still need to add some fruit juice to the filling.
- To Store. Place the cobbler in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. For the best texture and flavor, consume within 24 hours. Leftover canned peach cobbler tastes delicious when served cold too!
- To Reheat. Preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cobbler covered with foil for 10-15 minutes until heated through. This helps maintain the crispy texture.
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🥣Recipe Steps
Prior to starting, make sure to measure and prepare all the ingredients according to the recipe. This will make the baking process smoother and more efficient.
Preheat the oven to 350 F (176 C) and grease a 9x13 or slightly smaller baking or casserole dish with butter.
Prepare the Peach Filling. In a skillet over medium-low heat, combine peaches, peach juice, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar.
Stir until well combined. Simmer gently until the mixture becomes bubbly and thickens to the desired consistency.
Be careful not to overcook it; you want it thick but not overly so. If needed, reduce the heat to low.
Transfer the peach filling to the prepared baking dish. Dot with 2 tablespoons of butter cubes in different places across the peach mixture. If desired, sprinkle more cinnamon on top of the peaches.
Make the Cobbler Topping. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, 5 tablespoons of oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles crumbles. You can use pastry cutter or simply do it by hand. Take your time and be thorough in this step.
Gradually pour in the cold cream in batches and stir gently to lightly combine the ingredients. Take care not to over-stir or rush the process. The resulting mixture will be thick and somewhat sticky due to the flour.
Place the chunks of flour mixture on top of the peach filling, leaving some space between them to allow the peaches to peek through. Optionally, sprinkle the remaining oats on top of the batter for added texture and flavor.
Bake. Bake the peach cobbler in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Keep an eye on it until the top turns a beautiful golden brown, and the peach mixture beneath is bubbling.
Once done, remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce!
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🤷Frequently Asked Questions
If your cobbler topping is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil or lower the oven temperature slightly to prevent further browning. Keep a close eye on the cobbler's doneness to avoid over-baking.
Yes, you can freeze peach cobbler. To freeze it, allow the cobbler to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or place it in an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw the cobbler in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it in the oven until warmed through. Note that freezing and thawing may slightly affect the texture, but it should still be delicious.
Peach pie and peach cobbler are not the same; peach pie has a double crust with sliced sweet peaches, while peach cobbler has a fruit filling topped with a biscuit-like or pastry-like topping.
Peach cobbler can be made gluten-free using a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum or regular all-purpose flour. Ensure that the baking powder, canned peaches, and oats used are certified gluten-free.
Delicious!