This 3 ingredient peach cobbler is the easiest peach cobbler recipe out there and has a crispy top and juicy peaches!
If you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, look no further than the 3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler recipe.
This recipe requires just three key ingredients: peaches, butter, and a box of yellow cake mix.
The peaches provide a juicy and sweet filling, while the butter adds richness and flavor to the cobbler with the most delicious buttery and crispy topping that perfectly complements the soft peaches underneath.
With minimal effort and ingredients, this peach cobbler is a quick and satisfying treat that will impress your friends and family and is always a crowd-pleaser.
For more 3 ingredient recipes, check out my 3 ingredient no bake cheesecake, 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies, and 3 ingredient chocolate cake.
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Why this recipe works
- Flavor- this cobbler is loaded with peach flavor and buttery, rich and delicious flavor from the topping.
- Texture- the cake mix with the butter creates the most delicious golden and crunchy topping that goes perfectly with the juicy peaches.
- Ease- this recipe can't be easier! It is made with only 3 ingredients and takes 3 minutes to prep. All you have to do is throw all the ingredients into a baking dish and wait for it to bake.
- 3-ingredient recipe- you will only need 3 ingredients to make this cobbler: yellow cake mix, butter, and canned peaches in syrup.
- Seasonal- no fresh peaches? no problem. This dessert is made with canned peaches in syrup so it's a perfect recipe for all year round.
Ingredients
Before you start to make this peach cobbler with cake mix recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Canned peaches- you will want to use either canned peaches in syrup or juice. They are pre-sweetened which makes this recipe easier! It is important that you drain all the excess liquids from the peaches.
Butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Only butter will work for this recipe, no margarine, and no coconut oil. Margarine has a weird taste and can ruin the flavor of this dessert.
Yellow cake mix- we used Betty Crocker's cake mix, but you can use your favorite yellow cake mix for this!
Instructions
Preheat an oven to 180c (350) and prep a nonstick baking dish with melted butter.
Drain the canned peaches from the liquids, slice them into thick slices, and transfer them into a baking dish. Top the peaches with the yellow cake mix and spread it evenly over the peaches.
Don't mix the dry cake mix! You have to keep it dry so it will turn crispy and not soggy.
Cut the butter into thin slices and top the cake mix layer with the sliced butter evenly.
Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy and the peaches are bubbly.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately top with vanilla ice cream and serve!
Expert Tips
- For more delicious flavor, add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or cardamon. Also, you can add 1-2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
- Select high-quality canned peaches in a sweet syrup. The syrup will infuse your cobbler with a rich, fruity flavor, so don't skimp on this key ingredient.
- Set your oven to the right temperature and keep a close eye on the cobbler as it bakes. The top should be golden brown and the filling should be bubbly.
- Resist the temptation to dive in right away. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving, as this will allow the flavors to meld and the filling to thicken.
- Use cold butter for this. This will make it easier to slice the butter and top the flour and sugar mixture with thin slices of butter evenly. If the butter is soft, it will be hard to slice the butter evenly and will make a mess.
- Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. The contrast of hot and cold is simply divine.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts of your choice on top of the cake mix like chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
Faq's
Peach cobbler is usually made with a spices oat topping, while peach crisp is usually topped with a biscuit, batter, or pie dough.
Yes! If you use fresh peaches for this recipe, peel and cut them into slices, then add a little bit of sugar, depending on how sweet they are, and a little bit of cornstarch and cinnamon.
Serve this cobbler with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream or a big dollop of freshly made whipped cream for the best experience!
My biggest tip to prevent a soggy cobbler is to drain all liquid from the fruit. If you are using canned fruit or if you are using fresh fruit, you have to drain all the excess liquids to get a really crispy topping.
Storing
Store this cobbler in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. According to the FDA, you can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but its best stored in the fridge.
Freezing
To freeze this cobbler, we suggest baking it in a foil baking pan, letting it cool completely, covering it with a few layers of plastic wrap and foil, and freezing it for up to 2 months.
Thaw in the fridge for a few hours or let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour or so.
Substitutions
Dairy-free- to make this cobbler dairy-free and vegan, replace the butter with vegan butter.
Gluten-free- to make this recipe gluten-free, replace the flour with gluten-free flour.
Peaches- you can use fresh peaches if you like. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar if they are not extremely sweet.
Frozen peaches- you can use frozen peaches instead of canned peaches. Do not thaw them before using them.
Variations
Spices- add your favorite spices for peach cobbler! Like nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin spice, ginger, etc.
Individuals- make these into individual peach cobblers by dividing the mixture and baking them into little ceramic souffle ramekins. Make sure that you keep an eye on that they won't burn.
Fruit- spice up this recipe and add your favorite berries to the peach mixture. This will give this dessert a new flavor!
Nuts- add your favorite nuts to the mixture. We love adding chopped pecans.
Cake mix flavor- you can use other flavors of cake mix like strawberry cake mix or lemon cake mix!
Serving Tips
Whipped Cream- Add a dollop of whipped cream on a slice of the cobbler to create a light and creamy texture that complements the fruity flavors.
Compote topping- Drizzle a homemade or store-bought fruit compote of your choice over the top of the cobbler for an added burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Vanilla ice cream- add a large scoop of ice cream next to a slice of this cobbler.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (set of 3)
- Whisk Set (pack of 3) to whisk the ingredients together
- Ice cream scoop
- 9x13 baking pan
More peach recipes
Peach crisp with canned peaches- This peach crisp with canned peaches is the easiest way to make this dessert! This recipe is using canned peaches that are already sweetened and topped with a delicious crumble topping.
Peach cobbler pound cake- This peach cobbler pound cake is extra soft and moist and is made with all the flavors that peach cobbler has. It has a buttery cinnamon brown sugar peach topping, and is made with peach puree inside the cake batter!
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3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler (W/ Cake Mix)
Ingredients
- 29 oz Peaches in light syrup
- 15.25 oz Yellow cake mix
- 1 stick Butter
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 180c (350) and prep a nonstick baking dish with melted butter.
- Drain the canned peaches from the liquids, slice them into thick slices, and transfer them into a baking dish. Top the peaches with the yellow cake mix and spread it evenly over the peaches.
- Don't mix the dry cake mix! You have to keep it dry so it will turn crispy and not soggy.
- Cut the butter into thin slices and top the cake mix layer with the sliced butter evenly.
- Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy and the peaches are bubbly.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately top with vanilla ice cream and serve!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly.
- For more delicious flavor, add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or cardamon. Also, you can add 1-2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
- Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour before making this dessert, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch but not too soft. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder for it to melt into the topping.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts of your choice on top of the cake mix like chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
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