Craving a warm, comforting dessert that’s effortlessly easy? Then my Crock Pot Peach Cobbler delivers all the sweet, juicy goodness of peaches topped with a delightful oat crumble, all made right in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy days or when you need a no-fuss dessert that impresses.
In summer I love making delicious peach recipes like my peach crumble bars or my peach cookies recipe. Sweet and tempting.
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Why this Crock Pot Peach Cobbler Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it’s super easy to use up those fresh summer peaches. This peach cobbler is a must-try because:
- Minimal Ingredients: This easy recipe uses pantry staples like oats, brown sugar, and canned peaches.
- Set-It-and-Forget-It: The slow cooker does all the work for this delicious summer dessert, freeing up your time.
- Versatile: Easily adaptable with different fruits or toppings. It truly is the easiest dessert made in the slow cooker.
- Family Favorite: Family recipes are a hit with kids and adults alike, especially delicious desserts when served warm with ice cream.
Can I Use Canned Peaches Instead of Fresh?
Yes, canned peaches are a convenient alternative to fresh peaches. Make sure they’re drained to prevent excess moisture. Opt for peaches in juice or light syrup to better control the sweetness.
Pro Tip for Crockpot Peach Cobbler
Don’t stir the ingredients once they’re layered—this helps create that perfect cobbler texture.
Ingredient Notes for Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
To make this peach dump cake cobbler, a few simple ingredients are needed:
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- Peaches: Fresh or drained canned peaches all work well. Use frozen peaches if you don’t have fresh juicy peaches.
- Quick Oats: Quick oats provide a tender and crumbly topping for the top of the crock pot cobbler.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar brings a rich, caramel-like sweetness to this great dessert.
- Butter: Adding the butter ensures a moist and flavorful topping for perfect summer dessert.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions for Crock Pot Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
This slow-cooker peach cobbler recipe is easy to make your own. Try substituting with different ingredients to achieve different results when making the cobbler.
- Use a Cake Mix: Make crockpot peach cobbler with cake mix. Replace the oat topping with a yellow cake mix, spice cake mix or vanilla cake mix over the peaches for a different texture.
- Add Nuts: Incorporate chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping for added crunch to this fresh peach cobbler.
- Spice It Up: I love peach cobbler with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. It brings a lovely warmth to peach cobbler with canned peaches.
Special Equipment Needed for the Peach Dessert Recipe
Sometimes a specific piece of equipment is needed to make a recipe just right. In this case, all that’s necessary is a crockpot.
- Slow Cooker: A 6-quart model is ideal for even cooking when making this crock pot recipe for peach cobbler.
- Slow Cooker Liners: Crock pot liners can be extremely helpful for easy cleanup.
How to Make Easy Crock Pot Peach Cobbler
This slow cooker peach cobbler recipe is the best easy dessert. It makes a wonderful summer dessert that’s perfect for using up those end of peach season leftovers.
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- Make the Crumble Topping: Mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, baking powder, sugar, all spice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut up half a stick of butter and mix until crumbly.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Add the peaches to the bottom of the crock pot and sprinkle the topping on top.
- Cook the Dessert: Secure the lid and cook on low.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Peach Cobbler in the Crock Pot
To streamline your baking process, here are some ways you can prep easy peach cobbler in advance:
- Prepare the Topping: Mix the oat topping ingredients and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Slice Peaches: If using fresh peaches, peel the peaches and slice them ahead of time and refrigerate.
Alternate Cooking Methods for this Peach Recipe
If you don’t happen to have a crock pot, or if it’s dirty, there’s another way to make this classic peach cobbler.
- Oven Method: Pour the peaches in the bottom of a baking dish and top with the cobbler part. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers
Here’s how to store this simple recipe safely, reheat it and use up leftovers.
- Storing: Refrigerate peach cobbler in a slow cooker in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm individual servings of this perfect dessert in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Using Leftovers: Serve over yogurt or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Common Questions About This Recipe
It’s not recommended, as they won’t soften adequately in this recipe.
Yes, but ensure your slow cooker can accommodate the increased volume to prevent overflow.
Expert Tips for Making Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
- Even Butter Distribution: Dot the butter evenly over the topping to ensure uniform melting.
- Prevent Sogginess: Place a paper towel under the lid to absorb excess moisture from this easy summer treat.
- Pie Filling: Try using a peach pie filling in this crockpot peach cobbler recipe.
- Check Doneness: The topping should be golden and the peach filling bubbly. Cooking time will be shorter if you cook on high.
- Cooking Spray: If you find that the cobbler is sticking to the slow cooker, spray the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the peaches.
- Serve This Recipe With: Serve with Pineapple Dump Cake, Easy Blueberry Cobbler or Easy Apple Crumble.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup Brown sugar
- ½ cup Quick oats
- ½ cup Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon All spice
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ¼ cup Cold butter, 4 tablespoons
- 10 Fresh peaches, pitted, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, baking powder, spices, and sugar.
- Cut up butter and mix it in with other ingredients, creating a crumbly mixture.
- Place the peaches in the crock pot and then put the crumble on top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 4 hours.
Christina’s Notes
- Use Quick Oats: They provide the best texture for the topping.
- Drain Canned Peaches: To prevent excess liquid in the cobbler.
- Serve Warm: Enhances the flavors and pairs well with ice cream.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.