Make this easy peach cobbler recipe in the slow cooker for a better version of the classic peach cobbler dump cake, using fresh peaches and homemade yellow cake mix.
When I think back to the days before we ate real food, there were a lot of “classics,” like Little Debbie Fudge Brownies and Hot Pockets.
Recreating those classics and making them with real food (Black Bean Brownies and Homemade Pizza Pockets, respectively) brings immense satisfaction.
I want my kids to enjoy some of my favorite foods growing up, and that’s why I recreated the classic peach cobbler dump cake into a real food slow cooker peach cobbler!
SLOW COOKER PEACH COBBLER RECIPE
I picked up some “seconds” peaches from a local farmers market and set out to re-create this dessert.
This new slow cooker peach cobbler tastes just like the original old fashioned peach cobbler recipe, complete with the nooks and crannies of uncooked cake mix and caramelized peaches.
My kids tasted this and immediately asked for seconds. My daughter said to me, “Mom? Can I have this for breakfast?”
That’s the sign that we’ve made a winner!
I found a way to remake each individual component of the classic peach cobbler with cake mix in a way that fits with our real food lifestyle.
- This simple peach cobbler recipe uses fresh peaches in their own juices instead of canned peaches in heavy syrup
- And it uses Homemade Yellow Cake Mix instead of boxed cake mix.
- Plus, we’re making it in the slow cooker, so the kitchen stays cool in the summer!
INGREDIENTS FOR EASY PEACH COBBLER RECIPE
Even with all the homemade components, this is still such an easy peach cobbler recipe! Here’s what you need:
- Ripe Juicy Peaches. These will get chopped and sprinkled with sugar to help them release their natural juices (you don’t need to peel them first). Each peach gives you about 1 cup of diced peaches.
- Sugar. For both sprinkling the peaches and as part of the cobbler topping. You can use white sugar, coconut sugar, or whatever type works for you.
- Lemon Juice. This helps keep the fruit from oxidizing and turning brown while it sits overnight.
- All-Purpose Flour. The main component in the homemade cake mix that we’re using for the topping. Gluten-free flour works too!
- Baking Powder. To keep the cobbler light and fluffy.
- Salt. Salt enhances the other flavors.
- Cinnamon. Cinnamon brings out the sweetness of the peaches. You can add additional spices like nutmeg or ginger if you like, but they’re not necessary.
- Cold Butter. Cubed butter gets added to the top of everything and melts into the yummy cobbler layer of the dessert.
PEACH COBBLER USING CANNED PEACHES VS. FRESH
Macerated Peaches with Juice. The processed version of this peach cobbler dump cake uses canned peaches, which come canned in syrup. Since we don’t have that syrup, we’re going to create our own by letting the fruit and sugar sit overnight. This natural peach juice makes the best slow cooker peach cobbler you’ve ever had!
Frozen Peaches. You can use frozen sweet peaches for this slow cooker peach cobbler recipe if that is what you have on hand. Just be sure that you allow the peaches to thaw before you make the cobbler. They’ll release some of their juices naturally as they thaw.
Peach Cobbler Using Canned Peaches. You can also use canned sliced peaches for peach cobbler. Look for those in 100% juice rather than heavy syrup. You’ll need 2 cans for this peach cobbler recipe.
HOW TO MAKE PEACH COBBLER IN THE SLOW COOKER
Step 1. Quarter the peaches. Slice each quarter into thirds and then cut the slices in half. You should end up with about 24 small pieces from each peach.
Step 2. Place the peaches in a medium-sized bowl. Add ¼ cup of sugar and lemon juice and stir well. Place the bowl in the fridge and allow it to sit overnight, stirring occasionally. This process releases the natural juices from the peaches.
Step 3. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
Step 4. When you are ready to make the cobbler, drain the juices from the peaches into another bowl and set aside.
Step 5. Layer the peaches and the dry mix evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
Step 6. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Drizzle the peach juices on top of the dry mix. Place the cubed butter evenly on top of everything.
Step 7. Cook on low for 2 hours and serve warm.
I made this recipe in my 6-quart slow cooker, and the thickness of the peaches and the dough was just right. You could make this in a 4-quart slow cooker, but I don’t recommend using a smaller slow cooker unless you cut the recipe in half.
Store leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It never lasts that long at my house!
QUICK PEACH COBBLER RECIPE IN THE INSTANT POT
Layer the ingredients in the same way that you would for a slow cooker. Don’t forget the peach juices. They’ll serve as your liquid in the Instant Pot (remember that the Instant Pot needs at least a cup of liquid inside to come to pressure).
Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before venting and opening the cover. Allow your peach cobbler to set for 5 minutes to cool before serving.
MACRO-FRIENDLY PEACH COBBLER
Real life includes treats, and you can fit them into a balanced day. I do have a few tips to make that work for you, whatever your food goals look like in this season.
Enjoy fruit desserts. Because fruit is naturally sweet, you won’t need as much (or any) added sugars.
Make real-food versions of your favorites, like this homemade peach cobbler recipe. When you make it from scratch, you control the ingredients and how much of each you use. This peach cobbler isn’t overly sweet and offers the right ratio of cobbler to fresh fruit. Plus, it only has ¾ cup of sugar TOTAL (and you can even lower that depending on your tastes).
Accurately track your portion. Peach cobbler is super yummy, and it’s easy to stand over the slow cooker with a spoon and just dig in. While that might be tempting, scoop out your portion into a bowl so you know how much you’re actually eating.
Keep your goals on track for the day as a whole. If you’re going to include a treat, also include plenty of produce and lean protein, and adjust your meals so that your macros for the day make sense.
COBBLER RECIPES PEACH FAQS
What do I serve slow cooker peach cobbler with?
What is the difference between a peach cobbler and a crumble?
A cobbler has more of a biscuit or cake dough as the topping, while a crumble has a fruit layer topped with a streusel mixture of flour, sugar, and butter. This slow cooker peach dessert is a cobbler.
Can I make cobbler recipes peach or apple? What about blueberry?
Yes, you can switch the fruit in this recipe. Make apple cobbler by slicing and macerating apples using the same method to release their juices. For a blueberry version, check out my Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler.
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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
Make this easy peach cobbler recipe in the slow cooker for a better version of the classic peach cobbler dump cake, using fresh peaches and homemade yellow cake mix.
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 10 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Instructions
- Quarter the peaches. Slice each quarter into thirds and then cut the slices in half. Per whole peach, you should have 12 slices of peaches, halved.
- Place the peaches in a medium sized bowl. Add ¼ cup sugar and lemon juice and stir well. Place the bowl in the fridge and allow to sit overnight, stirring occasionally. This process releases the natural juices from the peaches.
- Meanwhile, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- When you are ready to make the cobbler, drain the juices from the peaches into another bowl and set aside.
- Layer the peaches evenly on the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the dry mix evenly on top of the peaches.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon. Drizzle the peach juices on top of the dry mix. Place the cubed butter evenly on top of everything.
- Cook on low for 2 hours and serve warm.
Notes
- I made this recipe in my 6-quart slow cooker, and the thickness of the peaches and the dough was just right. You could make this in a 4-quart slow cooker, but I don’t recommend using a smaller slow cooker unless you cut the recipe in half.
- Store leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It never lasts that long at my house!
