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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches]

By Anni

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My grandma always said the best desserts are the ones that bring people together, and she was right. There’s something so comforting about a warm, bubbly cobbler fresh from the oven. This Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches] is one of those recipes that just feels like a hug in a bowl, reminding me of cozy Sunday afternoons and happy family gatherings. It’s simple, sweet, and utterly irresistible.

Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches] - finished dish

Why You’ll Love This Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches]

  • The biscuit topping is incredibly tender and buttery, with just the right amount of cinnamon spice.
  • Using canned peaches makes this dessert super convenient and delicious any time of year.
  • The peach filling is perfectly thick and sweet, bursting with juicy peach flavor.
  • It’s a fantastic dessert for any occasion, from weeknight treats to special gatherings.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Organic All-Purpose Flour: This is the base for both the optional crust and the biscuit topping, giving structure.
  • Organic Cane Sugar: Provides sweetness to both the filling and the topping.
  • Baking Powder: Essential for giving the biscuit topping its lift and fluffy texture.
  • My Dessert Lover Blend: This special spice blend adds authentic, warm flavor. If you don’t have it, check the notes in the recipe card for how to make your own.
  • Sea Salt: A little bit of salt balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
  • Almond Milk (unsweetened) + Cold: Used in the biscuit topping to create a tender dough. You can swap this for whole milk, heavy cream, or your favorite plant-based milk.
  • Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice: Reacts with the milk to create a “buttermilk” effect for the biscuit topping, and brightens the peach filling. Apple cider vinegar is a great substitute.
  • Cold Unsalted Butter: Crucial for flaky biscuits! Cut it into pieces and keep it cold until you use it.
  • Canned Organic Peach Slices: The star of the show! Make sure they are well-drained.
  • Organic Brown Sugar: Adds a deeper, molasses-rich sweetness to the peach filling.
  • Cornstarch: This is our thickening agent for the peach filling, ensuring it’s velvety and not watery. You can also use all-purpose flour as a substitute.
  • Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweet, warm flavors in the peach filling.
  • Egg: Used for the egg wash, which gives the biscuit topping a beautiful golden-brown shine.

How to Make Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches] Step by Step

First things first, let’s get that oven ready! Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. A cast iron skillet works wonderfully too. This prevents anything from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

Next, we’ll tackle the delicious peach filling. In a large skillet, melt your butter over medium-high heat. Add the well-drained canned peaches, both sugars, your special Dessert Lover Blend, vanilla, and lemon juice. Give it a good stir to combine everything. Reduce the heat to low and let those peaches simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This is where all the flavors really meld together and the peaches soften beautifully. Don’t worry if it looks a little juicy – we’re about to fix that!

While the peaches are simmering, whisk together the cornstarch with warm water in a small bowl until it’s smooth and milky. Pour this mixture into your simmering peaches and stir constantly until the filling thickens and becomes wonderfully velvety. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, then remove it from the heat. Now, let’s get that biscuit topping ready to go!

Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches] - step by step

My Top Tips for Success

  • I always keep my butter super cold for the biscuit topping; it’s the secret to flakiness!
  • In my experience, draining the canned peaches really well prevents a watery cobbler.
  • Trust me on this one: don’t overmix the biscuit dough. Just mix until combined for tender biscuits.
  • I like to let the cobbler cool slightly before serving; it allows the filling to set a bit more.
  • For an extra special touch, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream is a must!

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overmixing the biscuit dough: This leads to tough biscuits. Mix until just combined and wet enough, no more.
  • Not draining canned peaches properly: If your peaches aren’t well-drained, your cobbler filling can become too watery. Make sure to drain them thoroughly.
  • Not chilling the butter for the biscuit topping: Warm butter melts too quickly and won’t create those desirable flaky layers. Always use cold, cut-up butter.
  • Baking at too high a temperature: This can burn the topping before the filling is fully bubbly and the biscuits are cooked through. Stick to 375°F (190°C).
  • Serving immediately out of the oven: While tempting, giving it 10-15 minutes to cool allows the filling to thicken to the perfect consistency.

How to Store Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches]

  • Room Temperature: Store any leftover cobbler, covered, for up to 1-2 days.
  • Refrigerator: For longer storage, cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: You can freeze individual portions or the whole cobbler (unbaked or baked). Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It will last for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh peaches instead of canned?

Yes, absolutely! The recipe notes in the recipe card provide guidance for using fresh peaches. You’ll need to peel, pit, and slice them, and adjust cooking times as fresh peaches contain more water.

What if I don’t have Dessert Lover Blend?

No problem! The recipe card notes explain how to create your own blend of spices to achieve a similar authentic flavor. It usually involves common baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

How do I know when the cobbler is done baking?

The cobbler is ready when the biscuit topping is a deep golden brown and crisp on the outside. The peach filling should be visibly bubbling around the edges, and a toothpick inserted into a biscuit should come out clean.

Can I make this cobbler ahead of time?

You can prepare the peach filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for a day or two. The biscuit topping is best made fresh just before baking. Assemble and bake when you’re ready to serve.

Why is my cobbler filling too runny?

This usually happens if the peaches weren’t drained well enough or if the cornstarch mixture didn’t get enough time to thicken the filling. Make sure to thoroughly drain your canned peaches and simmer the filling with the cornstarch until it’s velvety thick.

I hope this Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches] brings a little bit of that warm, comforting magic to your kitchen. It’s a truly special dessert that’s simple enough for any baker. Give it a try, and let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

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A delightful and easy Southern peach cobbler featuring a sweet, velvety peach filling and a tender, spiced biscuit topping. Perfect for any occasion!

  • Author: Anni
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 65
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • CINNAMON BISCUIT TOPPING:
  • 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsps organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon My Dessert Lover Blend
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup Almond milk, unsweetened + COLD
  • 2 tsps freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 Tbsps COLD unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • FILLING:
  • 6 (15 oz.) cans organic peach slices, drained well
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • ½ cup organic brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsps cornstarch
  • 6 Tbsps WARM water
  • 1 ½ tsps My Dessert Lover Blend
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • CRUST [OPTIONAL]:
  • 1 ½ cups organic all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsps organic cane sugar
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, COLD + cubed
  • ¼-1/3 cup COLD Almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • EGG WASH:
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Almond milk, unsweetened

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a standard 9×13 inch baking dish or oven-safe cast iron skillet with butter.
  3. TO MAKE THE CRUST [OPTIONAL]:
  4. In a measuring cup, add ¼-1/3 cup cold almond milk and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, stir, and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cane sugar, a pinch of ground cinnamon (optional), and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
  6. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  7. Add ½ cup COLD cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients.
  8. Using a pastry blender, blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles small peas and is crumbly.
  9. Slowly pour the cold apple cider vinegar-milk mixture into the bowl.
  10. Stir the mixture with one hand until the dry ingredients are moistened. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until moistened but not too wet.
  11. Form the dough into a ball.
  12. Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 ½ hours, or overnight.
  13. TO MAKE THE PEACH FILLING [OVER STOVETOP]:
  14. In a large skillet (oven-safe if using it for baking) over medium-high heat, add the drained peaches and ½ cup unsalted butter.
  15. Allow the butter to melt.
  16. Add 1 cup cane sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 ½ tsps Dessert Lover Blend, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice to the skillet.
  17. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  18. Reduce the heat to low.
  19. Allow the peaches to cook and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  20. In a separate small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 6 tablespoons warm water and stir until milky.
  21. Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering peaches.
  22. Stir until the peach filling becomes thickened and velvety.
  23. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  24. Remove the peach filling from the heat.
  25. TO MAKE THE CINNAMON BISCUIT TOPPING:
  26. In a bowl or measuring cup, mix 1 cup almond milk and 2 tsps lemon juice until combined.
  27. Allow this mixture to sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly, creating a "buttermilk" effect.
  28. In a separate bowl, add 2 cups + 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour, 2 tsps baking powder, 1 cup cane sugar, 1 teaspoon Dessert Lover Blend, and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
  29. Whisk all dry ingredients together until combined.
  30. Add 6 Tbsps COLD unsalted butter, cut into pieces, to the dry ingredients.
  31. Using a pastry blender or two forks, blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks 'peas-like'.
  32. Add the prepared 'buttermilk' to the dry ingredients.
  33. Stir everything together using a rubber spatula until just combined and wet enough. The batter should be thick like biscuit dough; do not over-mix.
  34. ASSEMBLE + BAKE:
  35. IF USING THE CRUST OPTION: Remove the dough ball from the refrigerator.
  36. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  37. Roll out the dough ball using a rolling pin to about ½-inch thick.
  38. Gently place the rolled-out dough into your prepared baking dish, working it around evenly.
  39. Fold or tuck any excess pie crust.
  40. Poke tiny holes around the bottom of the crust using a fork.
  41. Add parchment paper to the center of the crust and add pie weights on top.
  42. Pre-bake the crust for 10-15 minutes.
  43. Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven and continue with the recipe.
  44. Scoop the cooked peach filling onto the crust (if using) or directly into your prepared baking dish.
  45. Immediately top the peach filling with the biscuit dough, using a spoon or large ice cream scoop (about 2 tablespoons of dough per scoop).
  46. Repeat until all dough is scooped on top of the peaches.
  47. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon almond milk to create an egg wash.
  48. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuit dough with the egg wash.
  49. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are deep golden brown, crisp on the outside, and cooked through (a toothpick inserted comes out clean).
  50. The peach filling should be bubbling through.
  51. Remove the cobbler from the oven.
  52. Slightly cool before serving.
  53. Serve immediately with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For homemade Dessert Lover Blend, combine 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp allspice, and a pinch of cloves.
If using fresh peaches, you’ll need about 8-10 cups, peeled, pitted, and sliced. You might need to increase cook time slightly for the filling.
Ensure your butter is very cold for the biscuit topping for the flakiest texture.
Do not overmix the biscuit dough; mix just until combined to keep the biscuits tender.

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