Of course! A cobbler with canned peaches and cinnamon is a fantastic, quick dessert that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. It’s warm, comforting, and incredibly easy.
Here are two excellent recipes: one for a classic, cake-like cobbler and one for a simpler, dump-and-bake cobbler. Both are delicious!
Recipe 1: Classic Peach Cobbler with a Sweet, Cakey Topping
This version creates a tender, golden-brown topping that rises up around the juicy peaches. It’s the quintessential cobbler experience.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35-45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling:
· 2 (15 oz) cans of peach slices or halves in syrup or juice (do not drain)
· ½ cup packed brown sugar (or white sugar)
· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but great)
· 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the juices)
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
For the Cobbler Topping:
· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 1 cup granulated sugar
· 2 teaspoons baking powder
· ¼ teaspoon salt
· 1 cup milk (whole milk is best)
· ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 inch or a 2-quart baking dish.
- Make the Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the canned peaches (with their juice), brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Stir well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the hot peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of butter pieces.
- Make the Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. It’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy; do not overmix.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter evenly over the hot peach filling. Do not stir! The batter will cook through the peaches as it bakes.
- Bake: Sprinkle the top of the batter with the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
- Serve: Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. It’s fantastic on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Recipe 2: Super Easy “Dump” Peach Cobbler
This method is even simpler—you literally dump the ingredients in the pan. It creates a more gooey, pudding-like bottom layer with a crisp top. It’s legendary for its ease and deliciousness.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 40-50 minutes
Ingredients
· ½ cup (1 stick) butter
· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
· 2 teaspoons baking powder
· ¼ teaspoon salt
· 1 cup milk
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 2 (15 oz) cans of peach slices in syrup or juice (do not drain)
· 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the stick of butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and put it in the preheating oven until the butter is melted. Remove the dish from the oven once the butter is melted.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ¾ cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
- Add the Peaches: In another bowl, gently mix the canned peaches (with their juice), the remaining ¼ cup of sugar, and the cinnamon. Spoon this peach mixture evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set. The batter will rise to the top during baking, creating a wonderful texture.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly. The cobbler will be juicy and wonderful served warm.
Tips for the Perfect Canned Peach Cobbler:
· Peach Options: You can use peaches in heavy syrup, light syrup, or 100% juice. Syrup will yield a sweeter cobbler, while juice is a bit lighter.
· Spice it Up: Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg, allspice, or even a dash of cardamom along with the cinnamon.
· Add-Ins: Stir in ½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries with the peaches for a fun twist.
· Butter is Key: For the dump cobbler, using the full stick of butter is essential for the right texture and flavor. Don’t skimp!
· Don’t Stir! This is the most important rule for both cobblers. The layers are designed to work separately during baking.
Both of these recipes will give you a delicious, heartwarming dessert with minimal effort. Enjoy