Made with just 6 pantry staple ingredients, Crock Pot Peach Cobbler goes together in a flash! The slow cooker works its magic, creating a sweet and tart combination of cobbler crust and juicy peaches that are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This is a dessert so yummy that no one will ever know how easy it was to prepare!
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From scratch peach cobbler is the best! At least that's what I always thought. But why spend all that time in the kitchen making one when you can combine a Crock pot AND a cake mix, two of my favorite short-cuts, to make a peach cobbler with cake mix that tastes like you spent hours making it?!?
I love that it makes a large enough batch to take along to a potluck, party, or cookout and you can easily double it if you need to serve even more! All you do is dump your peaches, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in and then sprinkle the cake mix and butter over the top. It's as easy as pie! Well, cobbler.
If you love this peach cobbler in the slow cooker recipe, you've got to also try this Blueberry Cobbler, Apple Cobbler, or Crockpot Cherry Cobbler!
Why You'll Love This Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler Recipe
- All-Occasion Dessert. This dessert is perfect for any time you're craving a special treat after any home-cooked meal but it's also great for a family get-together or cookout. Since it uses canned fruit, you can enjoy it any time of year.
- So Simple. You only need SIX ingredients and five minutes to assemble it! Then the crock pot does all the work to transform it into fresh baked cobbler.
- Clean Up is a Breeze. Just one dish to clean up! No bowl or bowls for mixing! Just make sure to spray it first or use a liner to save time on washing!
Ingredients
- Yellow Cake Mix: Feel free to grab your favorite brand. I've tried most and they all work well!
- Sliced Peaches in 100% Juice: Make sure to buy canned peaches in JUICE and not syrup. We will be adding the juice to the crock pot and you don't want it to be overly sweet by using syrup instead.
- Brown Sugar: Adds more depth of flavor than regular sugar thanks to the molasses added to brown sugar which gives its darker color. I highly recommend not swapping it for granulated sugar. You can use light or dark brown sugar.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Add warmth and sweet spiced flavors to the cobbler.
- Butter: The rich and creamy flavor of butter is the best! It provides flavor but also adds moisture to the cake mix turning it into the classic cobbler crust. I don't recommend using margarine unless that's all you have.
Variations
- Use a Different Cake Mix: Yellow is the classic but you can also make your cobbler with a white cake mix for a similar outcome. Or change it up completely with a spice cake mix, French vanilla, or butter-flavored cake mix.
- Different Canned Fruit: If you're not in the mood for peaches, you can use other canned fruits in juice.
How To Make Peach Cobbler In the Crock Pot
- Step 1: Place in the slow cooker. In a 6-quart slow cooker, Add the canned peaches with juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to to a 6-quart slow cooker. Gently stir together.
- Step 2: Add the cake mix. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the peach mixture evenly.
- Step 3: Add butter. Evenly place the pats of butter over the top of the cake mix.
- Step 4: Cook. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours.
- Step 5: Serve. Enjoy your peach cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
How To Store & Reheat
This peach cobbler is best enjoyed fresh, but that doesn't mean you can't store the leftovers. Here's the best way to store it to enjoy a second (or third) time around!
- Store: Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to two days.
- Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 60-90 minutes, stirring halfway through. If it is not warm enough, stir and continue to heat in 15-second increments. For larger amounts, you can transfer them to a baking dish and reheat in the oven at 350° F for 10 minutes or so.
Serving Suggestions
Peach cobbler goes hand in hand with vanilla ice cream though I think caramel ice cream or peach ice cream would pair well too! Whipped cream is another favorite topping in my house especially with a little bit of salted caramel syrup drizzled on top.
This dessert is perfect for serving a crowd, so sometimes we carry it along to a friend's house or to a potluck. At home, this dessert makes a delicious end to just about any meal but especially home-cooked favorites like Slow Cooker Ham, Country Style Pork Ribs, and Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie.
Expert Tips
- Space Out the Butter. Make sure you space the pats of butter evenly over the cake mix so that it all gets moistened during cooking.
- Serving for a Party? Turn the crock pot to warm to keep the cobbler heated up! It definitely tastes better warm than at room temperature.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, I always recommend either lining or spraying your slow cooker. This keeps the food from sticking in the corners, which can be difficult to clean. You will thank me later, I promise!
No, not really. This recipe is best made with canned peaches which come peeled and with the right amount of juice in the can to make this cobbler.
Nope! For this recipe, you can use whichever cake mix brand that you prefer. I have used Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, and even store brands, and they all turned out delicious.
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Crock Pot Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (29 oz.) can of sliced peach in 100% juice (do not drain juice)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 8 tbsp butter (sliced in to 8 equal pieces)
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add canned peaches with juice. Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently stir together.
- Sprinkle cake mix over peach mixture evenly. Evenly place butter squares over the top of the cake mix.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- Space Out the Butter. Make sure you space the pats of butter evenly over the cake mix so that it all gets moistened during cooking.
- Serving for a Party? Turn the crock pot to warm to keep the cobbler heated up! It definitely tastes better warm than at room temperature.
Nutrition
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
Tracy says
do u mix up cake mix or just dump and go
Ryan Allen says
You dump it on top of the peaches.
Juli says
Can’t wait to make this , do you think I would be ok using one of those rectangle casserole shape crockpots ?
Ryan Allen says
Yes, my favorite slow cooker to use is the Instant Pot Aura. It has a rectangle pot and it come out amazing in it.
Julie says
Can you double the recipe?
Ryan Allen says
Yes, I have doubled it several times for family functions.
Ali says
What size slow cooker? It says a quart but I was wondering if that was right.
Ryan Allen says
I use a 6-quart slow cooker. But anything over 4 quarts will get the job done.
Adele says
Can you use peaches in heavy syrup?
Ryan Allen says
It works a lot better if you use peaches in 100% juice.
debbie garcia says
you just pour the dry mix of cake mix? or do you make the batter to pour over it?
Ryan Allen says
You just pour the dry cake mix over the top!
Elizabeth says
This was fantastic, and so easy. I didn't have nutmeg but it was great even without that ingredient. I tasted it after 2-1/2 hours and it was quite good. I turned the crock-pot setting to warm and tried some again 2 hours later and it was even better - much better. I'll be making this again!
Ryan Allen says
I am so glad that you enjoyed it.
Susan says
Delicious!
Ryan Allen says
Thank you so much Susan.