My 4 ingredient peach cobbler is sweet, juicy, and packed with cozy oven-baked warmth! I use pantry staples plus canned peaches for a no-fuss dessert that my whole family goes crazy for.
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My Favorite Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
The first time I tried making my 4 ingredient peach cobbler, it was actually a complete Hail Mary! I’d already had a hectic day of errands and school pickup when I suddenly remembered I was supposed to bring a dessert for a small neighborhood get-together. Yikes!
I couldn’t show up empty-handed, but I didn’t have time to run out to the store. I opened my pantry, spotted the canned peaches and the self-rising flour, and the idea came to me. I drained the peaches since I didn’t have time for a cornstarch slurry, made an easy crumble topping, threw it in the oven for an hour, and hoped for the best.
Based on the simple ingredients, I knew the cobbler would at least taste good. But I was surprised when one of my neighbors tried a bite and immediately asked me for the recipe. She said she could tell I’d worked all day on my cobbler, and I didn’t have the heart to tell her it only took about 5 minutes of prep time!
It’s since become a staple for me to make during the summer months. My kids ask me for it and I love how easy it is to make!
And, if you love peach recipes, try my peach dump cake, peach crisp, peach pie with canned peaches, peach ice cream recipe, and air fryer peach cobbler.
Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe Ingredients
- Canned sliced peaches – They give the cobbler that heavenly pop of peaches without the need for peeling or stoning.
- Self‑rising flour – This creates the crumble topping for that amazing crunch that balances out the stickiness of the peaches.
- Granulated sugar – I divide the sugar and use it to sweeten both the filling and topping. The extra sugar on top helps create that satisfying crunch!
- Butter – This adds richness and gooeyness in every bite! I pour it over crumble topping so it bakes into a golden crust.
How to Make Peach Cobbler
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9” baking pan with cooking spray.
STEP TWO: Drain the cans of peaches, reserving a quarter cup of the peach juice. Add both to the sprayed baking dish.
STEP THREE: Stir together the self-rising flour, sugar, and melted butter to make a crumbly topping. Sprinkle the topping over the peaches but do not stir.
STEP FOUR: Melt the remaining butter and drizzle it over the crumb topping. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the top of the cobbler.
STEP FIVE: Bake for an hour, then serve hot!
Tips for the Best 4 ingredient Peach Cobbler
- I always drain the canned fruit before adding it to the dish so I can control the amount of liquid in the cobbler.
- Don’t skimp on the butter! The richness of the butter really makes my 4 ingredient peach cobbler taste amazing, and the saltiness helps balance the rest of the dish.
- Self-rising flour is a nice shortcut to get the perfect crumble on top without needing to add salt or baking powder!
- I never stir the batter and peaches together. Instead, I pour the flour mixture over the top of the cobbler to create the classic crunchy topping.
- Fruit cobbler is always best hot, so I serve it right out of the oven!
Easy Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches Variations and Substitutions
- My family loves topping with ice cream! Vanilla is my classic go-to, but I also think topping simple peach cobbler with salted caramel ice cream can really take it up a notch in flavor.
- When I’m in the mood for a juicier cobbler, I’ll reserve a little more juice from the can and add it to the peaches before baking.
- For some extra warmth, I’ll swap out half of the granulated sugar for brown sugar and mix the two in a bowl. This is my favorite when we get into early fall.
- To spice it up my dessert, I like adding some cinnamon to taste or even a little nutmeg.
- I like to make a batch of my homemade whipped cream while the peach cobbler bakes for that perfect whipped topping!
What to Serve with this Peach Dessert
Vanilla ice cream and whipped cream are my go-to classic toppings, but I also tried putting peach ice cream on my cobbler recently for extra peachy goodness, and it was out of this world!
If I’m making a few desserts for a nice spread, I’ll pair my peach cobbler with homemade angel food cake, easy cherry dump cake, or my apple cobbler recipe.
4 Ingredient Peach Cobbler FAQs
What can I use to thicken this easy peach cobbler recipe?
My trick to a thick peach cobbler is to drain the cans of peaches ahead of time. Other recipes use cornstarch slurries whisked with the liquid, but I think draining the canned peaches is so much easier and lets me control how much liquid goes into the base of my cobbler.
How should I store leftovers?
I store any leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator once it’s fully cooled. It keeps well for up to 3 days, and I like to reheat mine in the oven to get the topping nice and crunchy again!
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4 Ingredient Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cans 15 ounces each sliced peaches
- 2 cups self rising flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
- 2 sticks 16 tablespoons butter, divided and melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Drain the cans of peaches well, but reserve ¼ cup of the liquid. Add the drained peach slices and reserved ¼ cup of liquid to the greased baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, and 1 ½ sticks (12 tablespoons) melted butter. It should have a crumbly, streusel-like consistency. Sprinkle the mixture over the peaches– do not stir them together!
- Melt the remaining half stick (4 tablespoons) of butter and drizzle it over the crumb topping. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of sugar over the top of the cobbler.
- Bake it for 1 hour, or until the cobbler is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Always drain the canned fruit before adding it to the dish to control the amount of liquid in the cobbler.
- Don’t skimp on the butter! The richness of the butter really makes it taste amazing, and the saltiness helps balance the rest of the dish.
- Do not stir the batter and peaches together. Instead, I pour the flour mixture over the top of the cobbler to create the classic crunchy topping.
- Fruit cobbler is always best hot, so I serve it right out of the oven!
- I store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can be eaten cold or warmed up in the oven or air fryer to get that nice crispy topping back.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
