Easy Peach Cobbler With Canned Peaches
This homemade Southern peach cobbler recipe is the easiest way to enjoy a classic dessert that everyone will love. With simple ingredients like canned peaches, a buttery topping, and a hint of cinnamon, this golden brown cobbler is perfect for any time of year. Whether you’re in the middle of peach season or just craving something sweet, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
What Is Peach Cobbler?
Peach cobbler is a traditional Southern dessert that’s a lot like a peach pie—only better! Cobblers typically consist of a fruit filling poured into a baking dish and topped with a batter, biscuit dough, or pie crust before being baked to perfection. The best part? The crust rises to the top, creating a delightful layer over the sweet peaches.
Why Use Canned Peaches?
While fresh peaches are wonderful, canned peaches in natural juice are the best way to save time without sacrificing flavor. No need to worry about peeling and slicing ripe peaches; the cans of peaches are ready to use, making this the easiest cobbler recipe you’ll find.
Ingredients
To make this delicious peach cobbler, gather the following simple ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or use all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 29 ounces peaches in juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make Peach Cobbler
Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Melt a stick of butter in a 9-inch square baking dish or a cast-iron skillet. Be sure to keep an eye on it—you want melted butter, not browned.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, sugar, and buttermilk until smooth. Set the batter aside.
Prepare the Peaches: Drain the syrupy peaches, then mix them with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the flour mixture into the baking dish with the melted butter. Spoon the peach slices on top of the batter, spreading them out evenly. Don’t worry if the batter seems to sink; as it bakes, the peaches will settle into the bottom, and the buttery topping will rise to the top, creating a delicious crust. It’s like magic!
Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top of the cobbler is golden brown.
Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Scoop out warm, juicy peach cobbler into bowls and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping for a classic Southern dessert.
Scoop out the warm, delicious peach cobbler into bowls and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Cool Whip, or whipped topping. Watch as it magically disappears!
Tips for the Best Peach Cobbler
- Baking Tip: Place the baking dish on a baking pan or sheet to catch any drips and make it easier to remove from the oven.
- Storage: Leftover peach cobbler can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for a quick treat.
Can I Use Fresh Peaches?
Yes, you can use fresh fruit if you prefer, especially during peach season. Simply cook the peach slices with a little bit of sugar and lemon juice before using them in this old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe. But if you’re short on time, canned peaches are a great alternative.
Variations and Substitutions
- For a twist, try adding brown sugar or a dash of nutmeg to the peach filling.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own substitution at home. In a small bowl, place 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Remove 1 ½ teaspoons of flour – you can put that back in the flour container. Add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking flour and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Whisk the three ingredients together and use in place of self-rising flour.
Hungry for more?
Check out these other delicious cobbler recipes at Southern Kissed:
- Blackberry Cobbler – This cobbler is made using fresh blackberries and comes together in a jiffy.
- Blueberry Cobbler – This easy dessert combines juicy blueberries with a box of white cake mix for a sweet, golden brown cobbler that’s perfect for any occasion.
Easy Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- Pie pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 29 ounces peaches in juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in 9-in square baking dish and place in oven to melt.
- Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, and buttermilk and mix well. Set aside.
- Combine peaches, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Remove melted butter from oven and spoon flour mixture into pan. Spoon peaches on top of flour mixture. (Discard excess peach juice.)
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Fresh peaches in season? You can use those, too. First, place 2 cups of peeled and sliced ripe peaches, 1 cup sugar (more for sweeter fruit), and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until boiling. Remove from the heat and use in place of the canned peaches.
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make “sour milk” and use it instead. Place 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a one-cup measuring cup. Fill the remainder of the cup with milk. Allow it to sit for 5 – 10 minutes.
Peach cobbler is also delicious served with whipped cream.
The nutrition information is for the peach cobbler only. Ice cream would add additional calories, fat, protein, and sugar.
Nutrition
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Easy and delicious !
This looks yummy.
Mmmmm — so ready to make this with some Texas peaches!
Man I miss peach cobbler and your recipe looks amazing.
That looks so good!!!
Delish!
Love anything with ice cream!! Love dessert 🙂
A perfect summer dessert!
This looks amazing!