Easy peach cobbler with canned peaches is one of the best last-minute desserts when you want something warm, simple, and crowd-pleasing. It uses pantry staples and canned peaches, so you can make it any time of year without waiting on fresh fruit.
A No-Fuss Peach Cobbler That's Easy to Make Anytime
This is the kind of dessert that works when you need something dependable and easy, but still want it to feel homemade. Canned peaches make it especially convenient because they're already soft, sweet, and ready to use, which means you can get that classic peach cobbler texture without a lot of prep.
It's a great recipe for family dinners, potlucks, holidays, or those evenings when you just want an old-fashioned dessert without extra work.
You may also love the peach cobbler recipe that uses Bisquick, or this decadent and rich peach cobbler cheesecake, or you can make this peach cobbler with cake mix if you have that on hand!
Then, if you’re in the peach recipe mood, make sure you try this easy peach mango pie recipe!
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- A No-Fuss Peach Cobbler That's Easy to Make Anytime
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Why You’ll Love This Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches Recipe
- Why Canned Peaches Work So Well for Cobbler
- Ingredients for Easy Peach Cobbler
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Tips
- What to Serve with Peach Cobbler
- Storage Instructions:
- More Easy Dessert Recipes
- Recipe
- Comments
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for this recipe, it's best to drain the peaches before adding them. Too much extra liquid can affect how the batter bakes and can make the cobbler too wet.
Yes. Either can work, but you'll still want to drain them well before using. If the peaches are packed in heavy syrup, the cobbler may taste a little sweeter.
You can, but canned peaches make this recipe faster and more consistent. Since canned peaches are already soft and sweet, they work really well for an easy cobbler recipe like this one.
If you have leftover cobbler, you can store it in an airtight container or simply cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store on the counter, at room temperature, for the day. However, if it’s more than a day, store it in the refrigerator.
No. A cobbler has a “biscuit-like” or “pastry-like” topping, where a crisp has an oat or streusel-type topping that has a “crunch”.
This usually happens when there is too much liquid, the peaches were not drained well, or the cobbler was underbaked. Bake until the top is golden and the batter is fully set.
No. Once the batter is poured over the melted butter and the peaches are added on top, do not stir. That layered method is what helps create the cobbler texture as it bakes.
Why You’ll Love This Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches Recipe
- It uses canned peaches, so you can make it any time of year.
- It comes together with simple pantry ingredients.
- You don't need pie crust or complicated steps.
- It has that cozy, old-fashioned cobbler feel with very little effort.
- It's easy enough for weeknights but good enough for holidays and potlucks.
Why Canned Peaches Work So Well for Cobbler
Canned peaches are one of the easiest ways to make peach cobbler because they save time and give you a reliable texture. They're already peeled, sliced, and soft, so they bake up beautifully without the guesswork that can come with fresh peaches. They also make this recipe practical in any season, which is one reason this version is so handy when you need a quick dessert.
Ingredients for Easy Peach Cobbler
See the recipe card below that has the printable, full ingredient list and instructions.
- Butter - This melts in the baking dish and helps create the rich, golden cobbler base.
- All-purpose flour - Gives the batter structure and helps create that classic cobbler texture.
- Sugar - Sweetens the batter and pairs well with the peaches.
- Milk - Helps create a smooth batter and gives the cobbler a soft, tender texture.
- Baking powder - Helps the batter rise as it bakes.
- Salt - Balances the sweetness and rounds out the flavor.
- Canned peaches - The shortcut ingredient that makes this recipe easy, quick, and consistent.
TIP: Do you have other fruit on hand besides peaches? Feel free to substitute the peaches for your favorite fresh fruit since we drain the juices anyway! See the fruit substitution ideas below!
- blackberries
- blueberries
- strawberries
- canned pears
- cherries
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Melt your stick of butter right in the baking dish you plan to make your cobbler in. (An 8×8 or 9×9 glass baking dish is ideal for this – or double the batch and make it in a 9 x 13 baking or casserole dish.)
- In a separate mixing bowl, pour in the flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix together until evenly combined.
- Pour flour mixture batter on top of melted butter. (DO NOT MIX!)
- Place canned peaches (drained) on top of batter and butter. (DO NOT MIX!)
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes, and when the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Tips
- Make sure to drain the peaches well so the cobbler does not bake up too wet.
- Do not stir the layers after adding the batter and peaches.
- Bake until the top is golden and the center looks set.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- Vanilla ice cream makes an easy topping if you want to dress it up a little.
What to Serve with Peach Cobbler
This peach cobbler is delicious by itself but if you’d like to serve a little something extra with it, you should consider:
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel or butterscotch drizzle
- sugared strawberries
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- vanilla sauce we use in bread pudding
- sprinkle of brown sugar
- whipped cream
Storage Instructions:
Room Temperature: You can store peach cobbler at room temperature, covered, for 1-2 days.
Refrigerate: To make peach cobbler last longer, it’s best to refrigerate in an airtight container, or covered, for up to 5 days.
Freeze: You can even freeze peach cobbler in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator when ready to enjoy.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
As a beginner cook or someone who loves adding simplicity to your life, it’s always a great idea to have ingredients for a quick and easy dessert on hand for those last-minute needs!
- Egg Custard uses everyday ingredients that make a delicious, yet simple dessert, and only takes 35 minutes to bake.
- Ugly Duckling Cake is a rich, buttery fruit cocktail cake that starts with a yellow cake mix.
- Caramel Apple Dump Cake features melted butter, dry cake mix, caramel sauce, cinnamon, canned pie filling, and nuts.
- Donut Bread Pudding is easy and delicious using glazed donuts, even day-olds work.
Did you make this? I’d be so grateful if you left a “star” rating below to let me know what you thought! Then, the next time you need a quick and easy recipe, come back to Fantabulosity to browse all of my easy recipes!
This easy peach cobbler with canned peaches is a simple old-fashioned dessert made with pantry staples and baked until golden and cozy. It's a great last-minute recipe when you want something warm, sweet, and easy to share.
Recipe
Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
Video
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (stick butter)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peaches without juice
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter: In a microwave safe, 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish, melt the stick of butter in the microwave.
- Mix batter: In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, milk, baking powder & salt.
- Pour in to dish: Pour batter on top of the melted butter in the baking pan. (Do not mix.)
- Add peaches: Pour peaches (make sure it is drained!) on top of batter mixture. (Do not mix.)
- Bake cobbler: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until top is almost a golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Diane says
Self rising flour or just flour
Jessica says
Hi Diane! Just regular (all-purpose) flour! 🙂
Lauren says
I just made this today, I love how easy it was to make, but I added a bit of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter mix. Also I took the leftover syrup from the canned peaches and made a glaze with powdered sugar and put it back in the oven for another 5 minutes. Spectacular!
Jessica says
Oh yum!! Using up the leftover syrup for a glaze for this peach cobbler, sounds amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!
Lauren says
Just out of curiosity, do you you recommend canned cherries or fresh and if you use fresh cherries how many cups or is it the 2 c like with the peaches?
Jessica says
Hi Lauren! Although I haven’t tried cherries yet, I’d use 2 cups of cherries like with the peaches. Using canned should be ok too… although if I were using those, I MAY rinse the cherries first??? But I’m not sure… I may like that glaze that comes on them. If fresh, I’d be careful for the pits inside. I’d love to hear if you try them!
Peggy says
Easy and very good. Making again and plan to make using canned cherries next time
Jessica says
Oh yum!! I need to try this peach cobbler with cherries next time. Thank you so much for sharing, Peggy!
Patsy smith says
Can I double this recipe?
Jessica says
Hi Patsy! I don’t see why not but I would try a bigger baking dish and watch the baking time to make sure it doesn’t overbake, in case it’s too thin for the current instructions.
Maria says
Do not use 8 tablespoons of butter,,, mine came up way too buttery. I like that it’s a quick recipe but I would probably only use half the amount of butter next time or about 5 tablespoons
Jessica says
Hi Maria! Too much butter? Is that really a thing? 😂 Just kidding… I do love butter but I understand that people can have different taste preferences. ☺️
Kim Grinder says
Great super simple recipe made it for my son’s birthday
Jessica says
So glad that you liked this peach cobbler recipe Kim, thank you!
Maria Kuechmann says
Can I double this recipe and use 9×13 baking dish? How long the baking?
Thank you.
Maria Kuechmann
Jessica says
I haven’t tried that but I don’t see why not. I’d just watch the baking process to make sure the top is fully cooked before removing from the oven. 🙂
Frederick P. Gibson says
Good stuff !!
Made it for my mom’s
90th B-DAY Feb 27
Her & I both loved it !
With a bit of ice cream on top of course.
Going to make it again now…( a late Easter dessert) its so easy.
thank you. Rick.G
Tishy Nolan says
Greetings Mr. Gibson, HAPPY BD to your Mom! My oldest son was born on 2-27-90.
Respectfully yours,
Tishy
linda says
Can I double this recipe and use 2 cans of peaches
Jessica says
Hi Linda! If you do double it, I would make sure to use a larger baking dish. The recipe calls for 2 cups of peaches (without juice) so I’d just make sure your cans are about 2 cups each! I hope that helps!
Deanna says
Cobbler came out great but with the 1 cup of sugar I found it overwhelmingly sweet. Next time I’ll use only 1/2 cup. My peaches were in heavy syrup so that may have made it extra sweet. Using peaches in juice would have been a better option for my taste.
Jessica says
Hi Deanna, yes the heavy syrup tends to be really sweet so that could have been it. Did you remember to drain them? With heavy syrup, it may even be a good idea to rinse the peaches before adding to the cobbler if you think it’s going to be too sweet. 🙂
Amy M. says
This was wonderful! The texture was spot on, and it had the perfect amount of sweetness.
Jessica says
That’s so great to hear about this peach cobbler recipe, thank you so much for sharing and for the 5-star review!
Bee says
So easy and quick! I had a giant jar of peaches and wasn’t sure what to do with them. This recipe is great – very fast, I had all the ingredients in my pantry already, and my family loves it. I added cinnamon, vanilla, and a little almond extract to the batter as well. It gave it a really nice flavor.
Jessica says
This is wonderful Bee! I’m so glad you liked this peach cobbler too! Thank you so much for sharing.
Shirley Bowman says
I LOVED THE PEACH COBBLER . EASY TO MAKE.I DOUBLED THE RECIPE.THANKS.
Jessica says
I’m so glad you liked this peach cobbler Shirley, thank you!!
Marlane says
Hi can it be made with margarine instead of butter? Thanks
Jessica says
Hi Marlane! To be honest, I haven’t tried margarine in place of butter. I wonder if it could make the peach cobbler more greasy but if you try it, we’d love to hear what you think!
Bee says
My family is lactose intolerant, so I used coconut oil in place of butter. It came out perfect!
Kimberly J says
I made this tonight and all I can say is “Yum!!!” I’m not much of a baker, so I appreciate the simple recipe. This was easy, and it’s so delicious 😁
Jessica says
Oh I’m so glad you liked this peach cobbler! You’re right, it is so easy. We love those kinds of recipes too. 🙂
Sunda Chumley says
Easy Absolutely Delicious
Jessica says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you liked this peach cobbler recipe too!
Brandi says
I used a 9 in round pie pan, and it required about an additional 30 minutes of cooking, but I know my oven doesn’t run a true 350, so I was ready for it to take longer. I wait until a wooden toothpick comes out clean from the center.. and then I also wait for the top to look a lovely golden brown. I used the one cup of white sugar, but I also threw in about a 1/3 cup of my brown sugar that is clumpy. I was hoping for those pockets of lovely flavour.. which I got! I love a dessert that is NOT sweet and overpowering… this was just that. In my books it was easy to make, and I’ll probably be adding this to my list of things I make all the time. Very Very good! Thank you so much
Jessica says
Hi Brandi! Thank you so much for sharing how you made this peach cobbler, and I’m so glad that you liked it! So fun to know that a pie pan worked for this recipe too!
Winniebear says
I’ve had a can of peaches I wanted to use up and I just happen to have all of these ingredients. After it’s cooked and cooled, would this freeze well?
Jessica says
Oh good!! You know, I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why not! Unless the top could become soggy afterward — but that would be my only thing to wonder about.
Annie says
The pastry part turned out really soggy and was dense and mushy. I followed the recipes exactly but it became a custard/jelly consistency. The pastry did not rise either. It still tasted alright but it’s definitely not a cobbler.
Jessica says
Hi Annie. I’m sorry this didn’t turn out for you. Could the flour have been older by chance? Or maybe too much liquid was still in the peaches? Or perhaps the oven temperature was different and it could have baked longer? Barb’s comment, next to yours, was on the same day and hers turned out ok, so I’m just trying to help decide why yours may not have turned out. But thank you for trying it!
Barb says
Took the cobbler to friends and it was marvelous, moist, warm. Will definitely make it again. SO easy!!
Jessica says
So glad that you liked this peach cobbler Barb! Thank you so much for sharing!