Old-Fashioned Oven Peach Cobbler is a simple pantry dessert made with canned peaches, baking mix, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, and sugar. The peaches are spooned over the batter and baked until the top turns golden and the fruit bubbles around the edges.
This is one of those easy cobblers that works when fresh peaches are out of season. There is no biscuit dough to roll and no pie crust to make. The batter goes directly into an 8×8-inch dish, then the sweetened peaches are layered over the top.
Do not stir the peaches into the batter after assembling. As the cobbler bakes, the batter rises around the fruit and creates the soft golden top.
For another easy fruit dessert, try our Kentucky Blackberry Cobbler or browse our Dessert recipes.
Why This Peach Cobbler Works
Baking mix makes the cobbler base quick and reliable, while cinnamon and nutmeg give the canned peaches a warmer homemade flavor. Melted butter adds richness and helps the batter brown.
The recipe is also very forgiving. You are looking for a deeply golden top and bubbling peach juices rather than one exact minute on the clock.
Ingredient Notes
Canned peaches: Use one large can of sliced peaches and drain them well. If your peaches are packed in heavy syrup, you may prefer to reduce the sugar slightly.
Baking mix: Bisquick-style baking mix gives the cobbler its soft biscuit-cake texture.
Butter: Melt the butter before stirring it into the batter.
Cinnamon and nutmeg: These spices add classic peach-cobbler flavor without overwhelming the fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 large can sliced peaches, drained
- 1 cup Bisquick or similar baking mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Vanilla ice cream, optional for serving
How to Make Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In an 8×8-inch baking dish, stir together the baking mix, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon until combined.
- Stir the melted butter into the batter.
- In a medium bowl, toss the drained peaches with the granulated sugar.
- Spoon the peaches evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the cobbler rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Tips for Better Peach Cobbler
Drain the peaches well. Too much canned liquid can make the cobbler overly wet.
Do not stir after layering. The batter needs to rise around the peaches as it bakes.
Judge doneness by color and bubbling. Ovens vary, so use the 45-to-60-minute range as a guide.
Can I Use Fresh or Frozen Peaches?
Yes. Fresh or thawed frozen peaches can work. You may need to adjust the sugar depending on how sweet the fruit is, and frozen peaches should be drained well after thawing.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm a larger amount in the oven until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my peach cobbler soggy?
The peaches may have carried too much liquid into the dish, or the cobbler may need more time in the oven. Bake until the top is well browned and the edges are bubbling.
Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes. If your canned peaches are already very sweet, reduce the added sugar to suit your taste.
