Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix

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This Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix and Canned Peaches is juicy, sweet, and cakey. The canned peaches and cake mix are the secret to this quick and simple dessert. Special enough for a holiday but simple enough to throw together any weeknight.

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My Very Favorite Peach Cobbler Recipe!

Today, I’m sharing my Father-in-law’s Peach Cobbler Recipe! The first time I had this was at the Oregon Coast when Brooke was 8 months old. The recipe I learned is originally made in a dutch oven over a campfire and can be made quickly with just about any canned fruit. After enjoying this every Labor Day at the coast (with every fruit combo imaginable) my favorite is the peach, so that’s what I’m sharing with you today!

And don’t worry! You don’t need a dutch oven OR campfire for this recipe. Just a 9×13 pan and an oven. It’s super easy to throw together (only four ingredients!) for a quick and comforting dessert year-round. Top with vanilla ice cream or Homemade Whipped Cream.

What is Cobbler?

Cobbler is generally a sweet dessert consisting of a fruit filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling before being baked. Some cobbler recipes are savory, but generally they are considered to be sweet.

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Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix ingredients

Like I said before, this is a super easy peach cobbler recipe that takes no time at all to prepare. Here’s what you will need:

Canned Peaches –you are going to want to get the peaches in syrup (not to be confused with peaches canned in water or sugar free versions)
Yellow Cake Mix –this creates the cobbler part of the recipe.
Cinnamon –a complimentary flavor to the cake and peaches but is so good. It’s an optional addition, but would definitely recommend it. Nutmeg is also delicious!
Butter – melted and used for flavor in the cobbler topping

Obsessed with peaches? Try these recipes out next: Peach Dumplings, Fresh Peaches and Cream Pie, Peach Raspberry Cobbler, and Peach Galette.

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How to make Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches and Cake Mix

While there are lots of ‘cake mix cobblers’ online, this one is pretty similar to the rest. The two changes I made to my father-in-law’s recipe is (1) melting the butter instead of dotting the top and (2) pouring over half of the syrup over the top to cover the cake mix. I’ve tested this recipe several different ways and my biggest issue is having powdered cake mix that doesn’t turn into that delicious ‘cobbler topping’ we know and love. Ensuring the cake mix layer is well covered with liquid is key.

Step 1: Prep the Peaches

Preheat oven to375° F.Pour one can of peaches (syrup and all)into a 9×13 glass baking dish.Drain the second can of peaches,reserving the syrup, and pour the peaches into the pan.

Step 2: Add the Cake Mix

Sprinkle thedry cake mix and ground cinnamon over the peachesand level the top.Drizzle the powdered cake mix with reserved syrup and melted butter,doing your best to cover all the cake mix with liquid.

Step 3: Bake and Enjoy!

Bake you cobbler 35-45 minutesor until the top is puffed and browned.Cool 10 minutesbefore serving.

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Toppings for this Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix

While this dessert is delicious hot out of the oven as is, the classic way to top any cobbler, including this peach cobbler recipe, is with Homemade Whipped Cream or with homemade vanilla ice cream. The cold creaminess mixing with the hot and gooey cobbler is HEAVEN.

How to store this Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Peach Cobbler is best when eaten fresh out of the oven and warm. But if you happen to have any leftovers or would like to bake this in advance and then reheat, here’s how you would do that:

Once your cobbler is cooked and cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

To reheat, use the microwave or oven:

Reheating this Peach Cobbler Recipe in the Microwave

I’d recommend using a microwave if you’re wanting to heat up individual portions one or two at a time. Scoop some Peach Cobbler into a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave in 30-second increments until heated through.

Reheating this Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix in the oven

I would suggest using the oven for reheating the entire pan of Peach Cobbler at once instead of using the microwave. It’s a gentler way to do it. Remove pan of Peach Cobbler from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature. Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees until heated through (about 30 minutes). You’re not trying to cook it again, just reheat.

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Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix and Canned Peaches FAQ

My Baked Peach Cobbler Still Has Powdered Cake Mix! What do I do?

Unfortunately from time to time, the cake mix doesn’t mix fully with the peach syrup and melted butter and you end up with powdery clumps. While it’s totally fine to eat powdered, it’s not the best way to enjoy it.

The best way to avoid this is to ensure the top of the peach cobbler is completely covered with the syrup and melted butter. Alternately, you can stir the cake mix together with the syrup of one can of peaches and the melted butter to create a batter and dot the top of the peaches with that. Bake as usual.

Different canned fruits have different fruit to syrup ratios. I used two 29-ounce cans of Del Monte Sliced Peaches and would recommend using the same.

Is it better to peel peaches for cobbler?

This is a matter of personal preference. My recipe uses canned peaches which are already peeled, but if you are using fresh peaches, you may enjoy the added texture of the skin.

Why is my peach cobbler soggy?

Your peach cobbler may be soggy due to excess moisture in the filling, undercooked topping, or using overly ripe peaches.

Which is better for peach cobbler canned or frozen peaches?

Both canned and frozen peaches can be used for peach cobbler, but it ultimately depends on personal preference and convenience. Canned peaches are typically softer and already cooked, providing a more tender texture to the cobbler. On the other hand, frozen peaches may retain more of their natural texture and flavor, giving the cobbler a fresher taste.

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More like this Peach Cobbler Recipe

This is not my first rodeo when it comes to cobblers! So go ahead and try some of my other cobbler recipes on the blog, I’ve linked a few below.

Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix and Canned Peaches

This Peach Cobbler Recipe is easy, homemade and downright heavenly. And you're only four ingredients away from making it!

servings 12 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients

▢ 2 cans sliced peaches in syrup 29 oz. each, Del Monte preferred
▢ 15 oz box yellow cake mix
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ 1/2 cup butter melted

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour one can of peaches (syrup and all) into a 9×13 glass baking dish. Drain the second can of peaches, reserving the syrup, and pour the peaches into the pan.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix and ground cinnamon over the peaches and level the top.
Drizzle with melted butter and reserved syrup, doing your best to cover all the cake mix with liquid.
Bake 35-45 minutes or until the top is puffed and browned. Cool 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Nutrition

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make peach cobbler, peach cobbler, peach cobbler recipe

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Which is better for peach cobbler canned or frozen peaches? ›

If using frozen peaches, thaw, chop, and blot them dry before using. Readers have raved about this dessert using frozen, thawed peaches. Canned peaches are not ideal because they're already too soft and mushy.

How do you keep peach cobbler from getting soggy? ›

We love cobblers for being juicy, but really ripe fruit can make more puddles than a spring rain. The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling.

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How to thicken cobbler filling? ›

Water and flour can be combined to make a thickening agent for peach cobbler. This mixture is commonly known as a "flour slurry."

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Why is my peach cobbler gummy? ›

You shouldn't have a problem with Peach Cobbler being gummy if you use fresh fruit unless you overcook it. Canned peaches, however, can result in a gummy filling because the peaches are already softer to begin with and bathed in heavy syrup. Make sure to thoroughly drain the peaches before using.

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Is Patti Labelle peach cobbler frozen? ›

At Walmart, the pre-baked cobblers will be sold fresh in the bakery, but samples provided to us by the company came frozen, meaning we had to reheat ours for about 40 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees, vs. the 12 to 16 recommended on the package.

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Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated after baking? ›

Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated? Yes, leftover peach cobbler should be stored covered in the refrigerator. It will help keep the cobbler topping from getting too mushy. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days.

How do you keep the bottom crust of a peach pie from getting soggy? ›

Sprinkle dried breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes, or other types of cereal, on the bottom crust before filling and baking in the oven.

Is cobbler filling the same as pie filling? ›

Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

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Why is my cobbler doughy? ›

Too often, the biscuit topping will mix with the syrupy filling and result in a doughy texture throughout the entire dish. To avoid this mishap, you can try hot water as an easy addition for crisp cobbler crust. It may sound counterintuitive to add liquid to a recipe to promote crispness, but it works. Trust us.

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Why won't my peach cobbler cook? ›

Mistake: Baking at too high of a temperature

Cobblers need enough time in the oven for the topping to cook through and brown, but at too high a temperature, anything above 375 ℉, the fruit filling might not be cooked by the time the top is burnt.

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Can I substitute canned peaches for fresh in cobbler? ›

This peach cobbler recipe comes from my mom, and it is a family favorite recipe she made for us all the time growing up! The best part about it is that it literally takes 5 minutes to throw together! My mom often used a quart jar of homemade canned peaches, but you can also use fresh peaches!

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Which is better, canning or freezing peaches? ›

Freezing peaches is a little easier and quicker and produces wonderfully sweet and delicious peaches to put in your freezer. Canning peaches produces jars of peeled and halved peaches for your pleasure.

Do you thaw frozen peaches before baking? ›

Most baked recipes can be made directly with frozen peaches, so you don't have to plan ahead and thaw them. For uncooked recipes like salsa or parfaits, thaw the peaches overnight in the refrigerator. Resist the urge to speed up the thawing time in the microwave, which can lead to mushy peaches.

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Are frozen peaches good for baking? ›

Secondly, apart from being convenient and easy to use, frozen peaches are more likely to be predictable and consistent in terms of quality and taste, making them a better choice to bake over fresh. You may think frozen peaches aren't juicy, but the opposite is true.