Easy Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches

Whip up a satisfyingly sweet treat tonight with this incredibly easy peach cobbler with canned peaches recipe. By using the convenience of canned peaches, the rich and jammy fruit filling comes together in minutes. Adding a simple homemade biscuit topping makes this warm dessert absolutely irresistible (especially when served with a scoop of ice cream)!

🥣Why this eacy peach cobbler beats a box mix

Ditching the popular box mix method for this easy peach cobbler recipe guarantees a perfectly golden, buttery crisp topping every single time. Creating a simple homemade biscuit dough takes only minutes and pairs wonderfully with the sweet canned peaches. You get all the convenience of a quick dessert with the undeniable taste of traditional, from-scratch baking.

🍑The benefits of using canned peaches in this easy cobbler recipe

When you skip the tedious peeling and slicing of fresh peaches, and reach for a can instead, this easy peach cobbler comes together incredibly fast on a busy weeknight. Plus, just like in our easy Peaches and Cream Cake, using canned peaches packed in natural juice (instead of heavy syrup) keeps your dessert lower in sugar. As an added bonus, did you know that because they're preserved at peak ripeness, canned peaches are just as healthy and nutrient-dense as fresh ones?

🤫The secret to the best peach cobbler

Creating the absolute best peach cobbler is completely foolproof when you use cornstarch and fresh lemon juice together (also found in our popular Blueberry Crumble Pie). The cornstarch acts as a thickening agent for the canned peaches and juice, creating a thick syrup that prevents a soggy crust. The fresh lemon juice perfectly complements that syrupy base by providing a bright acidity to cut through the sweetness.

🥘Ingredients needed for this easy peach cobbler recipe

• canned sliced peaches in juice (NOT heavy syrup) - Using peaches in natural juice ensures your easy homemade cobbler has the perfect amount of sweetness without being overly sugary.
• cornstarch - This acts as a quick thickening agent, turning those natural peach juices into a rich, bubbling fruit filling.
• lemon juice - A splash of fresh lemon juice adds bright acidity, perfectly balancing the cozy sweetness of this easy peach dessert.
• sugar and cinnamon - Blending warm cinnamon with sugar highlights the nostalgic, comforting flavor you crave from a classic from-scratch fruit bake.
• flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and water - These simple pantry staples quickly combine to create a tender, buttery, and rustic cobbler topping that bakes to a beautiful golden brown.

See recipe card for quantities.

🔪How to make easy peach cobbler with canned peaches

1. Step 1: Cook juice from can with cornstarch until bubbling and slightly thickened.

2. Step 2: Stir in lemon juice and drained, canned peaches. Add to baking dish and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top.

3. Step 3: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in softened butter, then add water and stir until just combined.

4. Step 4: Dollop biscuit dough over peach mixture in 9 easy scoops. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon and sugar on top; bake. Serve warm.

For step-by-step instructions, see the printable recipe card below.

Hint: This easy peach cobbler with canned peaches recipe requires exactly one cup of natural juice, which a 29-ounce can typically provides. Just add a splash of water if you're short! To avoid wasting any liquid, drain your canned peaches in a colander set directly over a spouted measuring cup.

🌿Healthy ingredient substitutions & additions

• Swap the refined sugar - Replace the traditional white sugar with coconut sugar or a monk fruit sweetener for a delicious, lower-glycemic dessert option.
• Boost the whole grains - Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour or oat flour to easily add extra fiber to your biscuit topping.
• Add toasted nuts - Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the biscuit topping before baking to introduce healthy fats and a delicious crunch to your easy peach cobbler.

🍑Easy peach cobbler with canned peaches recipe variations

• Mixed Berry Peach - Toss a handful of fresh or frozen blueberries into the canned peaches before baking to create a beautiful and vibrant mixed berry cobbler.
• Warm Spiced Peach - Enhance the cozy flavor profile by mixing a pinch of nutmeg and ground ginger into the bubbling fruit filling for a comforting, spiced dessert.
• Caramel Pecan Peach - Drizzle a rich caramel sauce over the canned peaches and sprinkle chopped pecans onto the biscuit topping for an incredibly decadent, crunchy twist.

See Stovetop Blueberry Grunt for another delicious fruit dessert with a homemade dumpling topping!

🍽Essential equipment needed

• medium non-stick saucepan & whisk
• 8x8 or 2 qt baking dish
• prep bowl
• medium mixing bowl
• pastry cutter
• fork
• large spoon
• cake tester

🍶Storing and reheating your peach cobbler

Refrigerator - To safely store this easy peach cobbler with canned peaches, cover the fully cooled baking dish tightly with foil or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. It will stay perfectly fresh in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Freezer - This comforting dessert also stands up incredibly well to freezing for up to three months. Simply wrap the cooled cobbler tightly in a layer of plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.

Reheating - To best way to reheat your easy peach cobbler with canned peaches, place the baking dish in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes until the fruit filling is bubbling.

❓Easy peach cobbler with canned peaches FAQ

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🍴How to serve peach cobbler: favorite toppings

In addition to a scoop of ice cream, these are my favorite toppings and sweets to serve with easy peach cobbler with canned peaches:

📋Recipe with step-by-step instructions

Easy Canned Peach Cobbler

Kitchen Ready Betty

Skip the box mix and create a fantastic, warm dessert using basic pantry staples and convenient canned fruit. This easy homemade cobbler features a rich fruit filling perfectly balanced by a tender, golden biscuit topping.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Rest time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Desserts

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 9

Calories 215 kcal

Equipment

• small colander
• spouted measuring cup (for collecting juice from can)
• medium non-stick saucepan
• non-scratch whisk
• 8x8 or 9x9 (2 qt) baking dish (spritzed with canola spray)
• small prep bowl
• medium mixing bowl
• pastry cutter
• fork
• large spoon
• cake tester

Ingredients

  

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• 1 (29 oz.) can sliced peaches in fruit juice
• 1 cup juice from can add water if necessary to reach 1 cup
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon sugar for cinnamon & sugar mixture
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
• ¼ cup sugar for biscuit topping
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter softened
• ⅓ cup water

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375℉.
• Place small colander over spouted measuring cup (colander should be able to rest on rim of cup without tipping or falling).
• Drain entire contents of peach can into colander. Allow juice to collect into measuring cup below until it reaches reach 1 cup (add water if needed to reach this quantity).
• Pour juice into medium non-stick saucepan. Sprinkle in cornstarch and whisk together. Continously stir this mixture over medium heat until it thickens and starts to bubble (about 5 minutes).
• Remove saucepan immediately from heat. Stir in drained peaches and lemon juice. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
• In a small prep bowl, mix 3 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle roughly half of this mixture over peaches in baking dish. Then set prep bowl and baking dish aside.
• To a medium mixing bowl, add flour, ¼ c. sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
• Add softened butter. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into flour mixture; then use a fork to blend contents until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Pour in water and stir until JUST BLENDED (do not over mix).
• Using a large spoon, dollop biscuit mixture over peaches. Aim for 9 dollops to cover most of the contents in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture over biscuit dough.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until peach mixture is bubbling and biscuits are golden and baked through.
• Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Pulling your peach cobbler out of the oven before the edges are bubbling vigorously can leave the center undercooked. Wait for those rapid bubbles to ensure perfectly hot, tender fruit. It's also important to use a cake tester to make sure the biscuits are baked through.

Cover the fully cooled baking dish tightly with foil or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. It will stay perfectly fresh in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Reheat in 350°F oven until peach mixture bubbles.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 454IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg

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