Put canned peaches in a slow cooker with these 3 ingredients. Dessert dreams come true..
This Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler is the ultimate “set it and forget it” dessert. By using canned peaches as a shortcut, you skip the peeling and slicing, letting the slow cooker transform basic pantry staples into a warm, bubbly treat that tastes like it spent all day in a Southern kitchen.
The 3-Ingredient Power List
To make this dessert dream a reality, you only need to add three specific items to your canned peaches:
- Yellow Cake Mix: One standard box (approx. 15.25 oz). This acts as your cobbler topping.
- Salted Butter: One stick (1/2 cup), sliced into thin pats or melted. This provides the richness and creates that golden crust.
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (or more if you’re a fan) to spice the peaches.
The Method
1
Layer the Peaches
Don’t drain the syrup!
Empty two 15-oz cans of sliced peaches (in heavy syrup or juice) into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the cinnamon directly over the fruit and stir gently.
2
Add the Topping
Cover evenly
Pour the dry cake mix over the peaches. Use a spoon to spread it into an even layer, but do not stir it into the fruit. You want the cake mix to sit right on top.
3
The Butter Layer
For a golden crust
Place the butter slices evenly across the top of the cake mix. If you prefer a more uniform crust, you can pour melted butter over the top instead, ensuring you hit as many dry spots as possible.
4
Slow Cook
High for 2 hours or Low for 4
Place the lid on and cook until the edges are bubbling and the center is set. For a crispier top, place a paper towel under the lid during the last 30 minutes to catch condensation.
Why This Works
The syrup from the canned peaches serves a dual purpose: it keeps the fruit tender and provides the moisture needed to “bake” the cake mix from the bottom up. Meanwhile, the butter on top melts down to create a buttery, biscuit-like crust.
Serving Suggestion: Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The cold cream melting into the spiced peach syrup is what makes this a “dessert dream.”
