Southern peach cobbler is a picnic and potluck must-have that’s so easy to make.

Frozen peaches are baked in a cake-like topping with cinnamon sugar in this easy old fashioned peach cobbler recipe. It’s warm and bubbly with the perfect crust-to-fruit balance.

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Holly’s Recipe Highlights

  • Flavor: Sweet, juicy peaches baked in a tender cinnamon-brown sugar crust make for the perfect summer dessert. 
  • Skill Level: Free-formed cobblers, crisps, and crumbles are so easy to make!
  • Time-Saving Tip: Use a spice, vanilla, or yellow cake mix.
  • Serving Suggestions: Bake single-serve portions in ramekins with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. Serve in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Peach Cobbler Ingredients

  • Peaches: I love using frozen peaches for this recipe, but fresh or canned peaches work well. If using canned peaches, choose peaches in juice and not syrup for the best flavor.
  • Batter: Whip up the simple batter in this recipe, or if you’re short on time, try a vanilla or yellow boxed cake mix. Or try your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
  • Variations: Toss in some blueberries for a pop of sweet color or garnish the top with powdered sugar, sliced almonds, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

How to Make Peach Cobbler

  1. Combine thawed peaches with sugar and set aside.
  2. Pour melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Whisk the batter ingredients and spread over the butter.
  4. Top with peaches and bake (full recipe below).

Holly’s Pro Tips

  • If using canned peaches, freeze the juice in ice cube trays to add to iced tea, cocktails, or smoothies.
  • If using fresh peaches, use peeled peaches or leave the peels on for a more rustic look.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter so it stays light and airy.
  • For a little crunch, sprinkle the cobbler with coarse sugar before baking. You won’t regret it!
baked Peach Cobbler in a dish

Savor the Flavor!

Store leftover peach cobbler covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To freeze a baked and cooled peach cobbler, first bake it in a dish lined with aluminum foil so that once it’s frozen, it can be lifted out easily. Fold the foil over the frozen cobbler, then wrap it in plastic and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy it cold or reheat portions in the microwave.

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Peach Cobbler in a bowl with a spoon
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Peach Cobbler Recipe

Servings 9 servings
This peach cobbler recipe makes a dessert with tender juicy peaches surrounded by a buttery cake layer.
Servings 9 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Ingredients  

  • 6 cups frozen peaches defrosted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine peaches with ½ cup sugar. Set aside.
  • Pour butter into the bottom of a 2 qt baking dish. 
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, remaining ¼ cup white sugar and cinnamon, mix well. Add milk and stir just until combined. Spread over butter mixture.
  • Top with peaches (and any juices).
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until set.

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Notes

To Freeze: Once cooled, seal in an airtight container and freeze up to 6 months.
To Reheat:  Defrost in the fridge overnight and heat in the oven (or microwave) until warmed.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 278 | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American

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  1. Hi! What is the serving size for the peach cobbler? is it 1/2 cup for 278 calories? Please let me know thanks so much :)

  2. This recipe was so easy although I did use fresh peaches which takes extra time and effort. I liked the cinnamon flavor being mixed into the cake batter, too. The only reason I marked it down a bit was that, even though the top was quite brown and set after 40 minutes when I took it out of the oven, the cake looked like it could have used an extra few minutes to finish the underlying cake. Maybe I’ll keep it in the oven next time–when I try it with blackberries!4 stars

  3. I made this cobbler.. The cake part was “heavy” instead of cake like. I made this recipe before and it was very good, light like a cake.I wonder what I did wrong, besides not using enough peaches.

    1. Hi Edna,
      Usually when a cake gets heavy, it has too much sugar, liquid or not enough leavening. Sometimes, slow baking can also make a cake feel dense. Hopefully your next go round is much lighter!

  4. Great recipe Holly. Only thing is I find that it requires way too much milk… ?? I thought maybe I missed something or was doing it wrong, however, after attempting the batter 3 different times still found it to have too much liquidity. I even watched your helpful video. Not sure where I went wrong but 4th time I added much less milk than you prescribed (maybe half the amount) and it then came out great. My fiance thought it was fab and he’s my best cririque. Thank you for sharing! xo 5 stars

    1. We have had great success with the recipe as written. But I am glad to hear you were able to figure it out Shannon. Glad to hear you both loved it!

  5. Your recipes are so good! If using canned peaches how many cans, do you drain them & do you omit the sugar? Thank you

    1. Hi Karen, you will want to use 6 cups of canned peaches (drained) and if you find them super sweet you may want to adjust the sugar to taste. Hope that helps!

  6. This turned out great. The hardest part was peeling the peaches. The cake part was so simple to make. I ran out of milk, so I used almond milk instead. Had no problem with it!5 stars

    1. So glad you loved it!! If peeling fresh peaches, cut a small ‘X’ in the bottom and place the peach in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Plunge it into ice water right after. The peels will slide right off.

  7. I can’t Even express just how Fabulous I think your Recipes are. I have tried SO many of your suggestions & they are ALL Wonderful!! Thanks SO Much for Sharing!! You are Appreciated : )5 stars

    1. Bella, thank you so much for your kind words! You’ve made my day. :)

      I’m so glad you’ve found recipes to enjoy!!

  8. It was very dull and dreary day here, not at all like spring, and I had frozen peaches from last summer in the freezer. I look for a recipe on Google with 5 star rating and found this one for peach cobbler. This recipe was easy to make, included less sugar than most of the other ones I looked at, and I baked it in a cast iron skillet. It was delicious and my daughter took home a large portion.5 stars

  9. Made this tonight but had to use canned peaches because my store did not have frozen peaches. My family loved it and my granddaughter who usually does not eat many sweets had two helpings. Will definitely use over and over. Going to try the easy blueberry crisp next.5 stars