Easy Crockpot Peach Cobbler
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If you're looking for an easy dessert, this Crockpot Peach Cobbler is packed with summer fresh flavor, warmed with cinnamon, and rich with buttery goodness. A golden, crusty top with melty vanilla ice cream is a summer treasure you won't soon forget.
For peach cobbler fans, this easy peach cobbler cake recipe is a delicious and simple one-layer cake recipe you'll love. Or try this stovetop peach cobbler skillet recipe!
What I Love About This Peach Cobbler
This slow cooker peach cobbler is everything I love about summer baking, without turning on the oven. It's easy to make, especially if you're short on time or hosting a casual gathering. The topping is lightly sweet and fluffy, like a soft biscuit or simple cake, and it bakes up beautifully over fresh peaches as they gently bubble and caramelize below. It's a dessert that feels nostalgic, homey, and just right for long, warm evenings.
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Key Ingredients
- Peaches: I prefer fresh peaches, but have also used frozen peach slices in a pinch.
- Granulated sugar: To enhance the peach's natural sweetness.
- All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the cobbler topping, giving it structure and softness.
- Baking Powder: Provides lift to the topping so it bakes up light and fluffy.
- Ground cinnamon: A warm, aromatic touch that complements the peaches beautifully.
- Butter: Melted butter enriches the topping and gives it a golden finish.
How to Make This Easy Crockpot Dessert
This slow cooker dessert couldn't be simpler. Here's how it comes together:
Step 1: Toss sliced peaches with two tablespoons of sugar to sweeten and place in the slow cooker.
Step 2: Combine sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Spread evenly over the peaches and dot with butter. Cover the top with a paper towel and add the lid.
Step 3: Cover and bake 2-3 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or even a splash of heavy cream.
Variations and Add-Ins
- Add Berries: Mix in a handful of fresh raspberries or blueberries, which are delicious, as in my Mom's Blueberry Peach Pie.
- Try a Dash of Nutmeg: For extra spice depth in the topping.
- Make It Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour in place of all-purpose.
- More Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or sliced almonds over the batter before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
This peach cobbler is at its best when served warm from the slow cooker, topped with:
- Vanilla ice cream (classic!)
- Sweetened whipped cream
- A drizzle of caramel sauce
- Greek yogurt for a light twist
A Note from My Kitchen
Years ago, on a summer camping trip, I made a peach cobbler the old-fashioned way-in a cast-iron Dutch oven over hot coals, with canned peaches and a cake mix. It was rustic, simple, and wildly delicious.
This slow cooker version is my fresh, kitchen-friendly update of that memory. While the ingredients are a little more refined, the heart of it is the same: warm peaches, a tender topping, and the comfort of a shared dessert on a summer evening.
If you're short on time, that old shortcut still works-just layer canned peaches and a boxed cake mix in your slow cooker, dot with butter, and cook until golden. But once you try this fresh peach version, it might just become your new summer tradition.
Recipe FAQs
Fresh peaches are ideal for this cobbler, especially during peach season, but you can use frozen (thawed and drained) in a pinch. Canned peaches (drained) will also work, though the flavor and texture may be softer and sweeter.
Not necessarily. If your peaches have thin, tender skins, you can leave them on. If you prefer a smoother texture, blanch the peaches for 30 seconds and peel them easily.
You can prepare the peach filling and topping ahead of time, but it's best cooked just before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheated gently.
A 6-quart slow cooker is ideal for this recipe. If using a smaller one, reduce the ingredients slightly to prevent overflow.
The topping should be set and golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Cook times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.
More Peach Recipes You'll Like
- Summer Peach Cobbler
- Blueberry Peach Pie
- Skillet Pork Chops and Peaches with Balsamic Honey Sauce
- Peach Smoothie
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Easy Crockpot Peach Cobbler Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups peaches (fresh or frozen), sliced - about 7 or 8 peaches
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter thinly sliced
Instructions
- Peel and then slice the peaches directly into the crockpot. Toss the peaches with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sugar, depending on how sweet they are.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until mixed evenly. Spread in an even layer over the peaches. Dot with thinly sliced butter over the top. Place a paper towel or kitchen linen on top of the crockpot with overhang, then cover with the lid. This helps control moisture buildup and allows the top to turn golden beautifully.
- Cover and bake 3 to 3½ hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW. Let it sit 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or even a splash of heavy cream.
Notes
- Cooking Time: Slow cookers vary in temperature, so adjust the cooking time according to your crockpot.
- Oven Baked: If you'd like to bake the cobbler in the oven, prepare a 13 x 9-inch dish with cooking spray or butter, then bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Peaches: You can use fresh peaches or frozen peach slices. If using frozen, be sure to thaw them before adding to the slow cooker.
- Do you have to add a paper towel or a linen under the slow cooker lid? It's definitely advisable. This helps catch accumulated moisture as the cobbler cooks, resulting in a moist but golden topping.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Very Yummy!!! Especially with vanilla ice cream ontop
Very Yummy!!! Especially with vanilla ice cream ontop
Thank you, Marir! I totally agree with you on the vanilla ice cream!!!