Name: Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 x 15oz canned peaches in juice; 50g (1/4 cup) brown sugar; 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla paste; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp salt; 188g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour; 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 113g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold; 120g (1/2 cup) cold milk; Milk for brushing; 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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This peach cobbler with canned peaches is pure nostalgia and warm, cozy feelings. It’s unbelievably easy to make, especially using canned peaches. They’re sweet and juicy, topped with tender biscuits.

Fruit cobblers are a really easy dessert and always a crowd-pleaser. You can make it with all sorts of fruit, but peach cobbler is a classic.

While nothing quite compares to fresh peaches, canned peaches are a fantastic alternative. Not only are they convenient and readily available at any time of year, even when it’s not peach season, but they also bring consistent flavor and sweetness. They’re perfect for this cobbler, one of my favorite peach recipes.

If you’re using canned peaches, use those canned in juice rather than heavy or light syrup to avoid excess sugar. For another peach recipe and delicious dessert, check out this canned peach pie, or this peach cobbler with pie crust.

teaspoon in bowl of cobbler and ice cream.

Ingredients

Find the ingredient amounts for this easy peach cobbler recipe written in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here is a rundown of what you will need.

For the Filling:

Peaches: Canned, juicy peaches are the star of the show. You’ll need three 15oz cans of peaches. In juice, not light or heavy syrup.
Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and helps to form the syrupy texture in the filling.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavors.
Lemon juice: Balances the sweetness
Cinnamon: Gives a warm and aromatic note to the filling.
Cornstarch: A thickening agent gives the filling a nice, syrupy consistency.

For the Cobbler topping

All-Purpose Flour: The base for the biscuit dough, providing structure.
Granulated Sugar: Adds a sweet note to the biscuits.
Baking Powder: the leavener to make the biscuits rise.
Salt: Enhances the other flavors in the biscuits.
Butter: Cold butter into the flour and makes light and tender biscuits. This can be salted or unsalted butter.
Whole Milk or cream: Moistens the dough and aids in browning the biscuits during baking.
Cinnamon sugar – for sprinkling on top of the biscuits.

Method

The fruit filling

Drain the canned peaches from their fruit juice in a colander. Let them drip for at least 10 minutes to remove the excess juice. You can save the peach juice and use it in other recipes (like these 12 ways to use canned fruit juice.)

brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon on peaches.

Once the peaches have drained, add them to a 10-inch baking dish or one of a similar size. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Toss the peach mixture together to coat.

The biscuit topping

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.

pastry cutter cutting butter into chunks.

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter Into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add the milk, stirring until the dough comes together. It should be very thick and a bit sticky.

Take chunks of the biscuit dough and flatten them roughly in your palm. Place them on top of the peaches. It should look rustic, with the peaches peeking through in uncovered gaps.

Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little milk and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Baking

Bake in a preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling. Check that the biscuits are cooked by inserting a skewer into the middle. If it comes out clean, they’re baked through.

Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. It’s extra delicious when served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Storing

Once the leftover canned peach cobbler is at room temperature, store it covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Rewarm it in the microwave or oven before serving.

close up of juicy peaches with tender biscuits.

Variations

Berry-Peach Cobbler: Add a mix of blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries to the peach filling. This adds a pop of color and a slightly tart flavor that complements the sweet peaches.
Ginger-Peach Cobbler: Add a couple of tablespoons of minced fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger to the peach mixture. It lends a warm, spicy note contrasting wonderfully with the sweet peaches.
Peach-Almond Cobbler: Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the filling, and sprinkle slivered almonds on top of the biscuit layer before baking. The almond flavor pairs beautifully with peaches.