This easy peach cobbler with canned peaches and cake mix is super easy to make. You can have it anytime, even when peaches are not in season.
It is a quick dessert that you can make more of if you have lots of people to feed. Great for saving money and perfect for big gatherings or bringing to a potluck.
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You will love making this peach cobbler dump cake recipe with cake mix and canned peaches because it is an easy and fast.
When using canned peaches, you do not have to wait for the peach season - you can make it whenever you want.
And making it with a cake mix makes baking it so much quicker. It is a tasty dessert that you can make without spending too much money or needing a lot of ingredients.
It is perfect for families or when you have friends over, and it still tastes just like a homemade peach cobbler.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
You will love making peach cobbler with canned peaches because:
- It is a cheap dessert to make because the recipe uses canned peaches and cake mix, both of which are affordable and easy to get, making it an inexpensive dessert option.
- This peach cobbler is a beginner-friendly dessert with minimal steps and basic ingredients. It is an easy, impressive treat you'll proudly serve and enjoy.
- It is a family-friendly dessert that is quick to assemble, bake, and serve. Kids and adults alike will love the sweet taste of peach cobbler.
- This is an egg-free dessert because you are using the dry cake mix only, making it suitable for those with egg allergies or dietary restrictions. But do check your boxed cake mix to ensure it is egg-free.
- This dessert is easily scalable. You can easily adjust the quantities based on the number of guests you are serving.
If you are after other delicious and easy desserts using boxed cake mix you might like to try these chocolate brownies with a cake mix or this recipe for red velvet brownies with a cake mix. They are both easy to make and budget friendly too.
Ingredients In This Recipe
You can download a printable version of this recipe below. It lists all the ingredients you need and gives clear, step-by-step instructions to help you make it.
Canned peaches - We used sliced peaches in juice, but you could use peaches in light syrup or heavy syrup if you like a sweeter dessert.
You will only need half the juice from the canned peaches, so drain and reserve the juice before placing the peach slices in the baking dish.
Cornstarch - Adding a little cornstarch to the peach juice will help make a thicker and velvety smooth sauce.
Brown sugar - Light brown sugar has molasses contains, which will add depth and flavor to the dessert.
Cake mix - We used a boxed yellow cake mix with a butter flavor, this yellow cake mix is dense than other cake mixes, which is an ideal topping for cobblers.
Cinnamon powder - this is optional. Cinnamon adds a little warmth and fragrance to the dessert.
Butter - We used salted butter for this dessert, but you could also use unsalted butter.
Equipment
You will need a round 9-inch (23 cm) diameter and 2.5-inch (6 cm) deep pie dish.
If using a different-shaped dish, test the size by pouring the drained peaches in. The fruit should nearly fill the dish, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between the fruit and the top of the dish.
Step By Step Instructions
Start by draining the canned peaches and arranging them evenly in the dish.
Next, create a smooth mixture by combining cornstarch with a portion of the reserved peach juice in a small bowl.
Then, add the remaining measured juice and brown sugar to this mixture before pouring it over the arranged peaches.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix uniformly over the peaches, ensuring it covers the surface, and drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
For added flavor, you could sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.
Bake the prepared cobbler in a preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until the top develops a golden brown color and the filling bubbles at the edges.
When done, allow the cobbler to cool briefly before serving.
Recipe Tips
Adjust sweetness
Taste the canned peaches before adding the brown sugar, and depending on their sweetness, you may need to adjust the amount of brown sugar you add to the cobbler.
Prepare the Peaches
Drain the canned peaches well before using them because you do not want to use all the juice from the can because it will make it too watery.
Even distribution
Mix the cornstarch and brown sugar with the reserved juice before adding the peaches.
Spread the canned peaches evenly in the dish this will ensure that each serving gets a good amount of fruit.
Cake mix distribution
When sprinkling the cake mix over the peaches, use a spoon to distribute it as evenly as possible. This helps the cake mix bake evenly and create a better crust.
Evenly distribute the butter
We melted the butter and spooned it over the cake mix before baking to avoid dry patches.
If you do not want to melt the butter, cut it into tiny pieces and space it evenly over the top of the cake mix, this way it should melt and evenly spread over the top.
Check for doneness
The cobbler is ready when the topping turns golden brown, and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
Also because this is a dump cake, you must bake the cobbler until it is hot and bubbly otherwise, the cornstarch will not have a chance to thicken the sauce.
Resting Time
Allow the cobbler to cool for a bit before serving. This helps the filling set and makes it easier to dish out.
Serving Size
This recipe serves six.
Calories Per Serve
There are about calories in a serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Here are simple serving suggestions for peach cobbler:
- Serve it warm in the oven or cold in the fridge.
- Add vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top.
- Consider drizzling caramel sauce like this dulce de leche or adding sliced fruits or nuts for extra flavor.
- Enjoy with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
- Serve in individual bowls or a larger dish.
Variations
- Here are simple variations for a canned peach cobbler using cake mix:
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves to the canned peaches for extra flavor.
- Try different cake mix flavors like white, spice, or butter pecan for a unique taste.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or oats on top of the cake mix for a crunchy texture.
- Combine canned peaches with other fruits like berries or apples for a mixed fruit cobbler.
- Taste the peach mix and add sugar if needed.
- Add a bit of vanilla or almond extract to the canned peaches for extra taste.
- Mix the cake mix with melted butter or create a crumbly streusel-like topping.
- Top the cobbler with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.
- Layer sliced peaches and dry cake mix for varied textures.
- Feel free to mix and match these ideas to suit your preferences!
FAQ
A cobbler dessert is a delicious treat made by baking fruit in a deep dish and covering it with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling topping.
Unlike other desserts, cobblers don't have a bottom crust.
No, you do not need to peel peaches when making a cobbler.
When baked, the peach skins soften, but if you prefer them without skin, go ahead and peel them before using.
It depends on the weather. If it is cool, leaving peach cobbler out overnight might be okay, but not longer than that.
But if it is hot or humid, it is better to keep it in the fridge. I prefer to store mine in the fridge regardless of the weather.
Yes, you can reheat peach cobbler in the microwave or oven. For the oven, let it come to room temperature first. Then, at 180°C (350 °F), reheat it for around 20 minutes until it's warm inside.
Cover the top loosely with aluminum foil before heating to prevent the crust from burning.
To reheat peach cobbler in the microwave, place the desired portion on a microwave-safe plate, cover it, and heat it on medium power for 1-2 minutes.
Check to see if it is warm enough and continue heating in short intervals if needed.
Be cautious when handling it as it can be hot, and allow it to cool a bit before enjoying.
You can tell a cobbler is done when its top crust turns a golden brown color, and you notice the filling bubbling at the edges.
You can enjoy peach cobbler either hot or cold - it is delicious both ways!
You Might Like To Try These Easy Peach Recipes
- Baked Creamy Rice and Pudding with Peaches for Two from Sneha’s Recipe
- Baked Goat Cheese With Peach Chutney from Caroline’s Cooking
- Peach and Nectarine Cobbler from A Day In The Life On The Farm
- Peach and Prosciutto Pizza from Karen’s Kitchen Stores
- Caramelized Peach Trifle from Sid’s Sea Palm Cooking
- Raspberry Peach Pie from Palatable Pastime
- Roasted Rack of Lamb with Spiced Nectarine Chutney from Culinary Adventures With Camilla
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Easy Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix And Canned Peaches
Equipment
- 1 Round 9-inch (23 cm) diameter and 2.5-inch (6 cm) deep pie dish or a similar-sized dish.
Ingredients
- 2 x (29-ounce / 825 gram) canned sliced peaches in juice or syrup, drained, reserving the juice
- ½ cup of the reserved peach juice or syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch/corn flour
- 40 grams (1.4 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or any preferred cake mix)
- 115 grams (½ cup / 1 stick/ 4 ounces) butter, melted
Optional
- 1-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round 9-inch (23 cm) diameter and 2.5-inch (6 cm) deep pie dish.
- Drain the canned peaches and reserve the juice. Spread the drained peaches evenly into the prepared dish.
- Measure ½ a cup of the reserved juice.
- Place the cornstarch in a small bowl, and mix in about 1 - 2 tablespoons of the measured ½ cup of juice, then mix to a smooth paste, add the remaining juice and mix in the brown sugar.
- Pour the juice, cornstarch, and sugar mixture over the peaches.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches. Spread it out to cover as much of the surface as possible.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix layer, covering as much of the dry mix as possible.
- Optional, sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top for added flavor.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream, custard or ice cream.
elain s lehti says
awsome
Susan says
what's corn flour? corn meal?
Harriet Britto says
Corn flour and corn meal are the same as cornstarch.
Loz says
Love this Peach Cobbler recipe not only is it delicious - it's so quick & simple
Harriet Britto says
Yes, that's all we need sometimes quick and easy.
Karen says
Love all of the little biscuit cobblestones! This looks delicious.
Harriet Britto says
I love them too, it's an easy way to make sure everyone gets their fair share.