This easy Crock Pot Peach Cobbler recipe uses cake mix, canned peaches and butter for an easy dessert made entirely in the slow cooker. The whole family will love this simple recipe for the perfect summer dessert!
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I love peaches in just about any way, shape or form. Fresh juicy peaches are one of the best things about summer. But, you don't have to wait for fresh summer peaches or peach season to enjoy this easy slow cooker peach cobbler recipe.
I make an easy peach cobbler with canned peaches, just like my easy peach dump cake recipe. But instead of baking it in the oven, you make this dessert in the crockpot! No need to heat up your house for this easy cobbler recipe. It's the perfect dessert for summer!
If you love peach desserts, try my peach crisp recipe without oats, Crescent Roll peach dumplings and peach milkshake and more easy dessert recipes in the dessert archives.
Ingredients
There are only 3 ingredients in this easy crockpot peach cobbler with cake mix. You can find them in your grocery store or online.
- Canned peaches -- I use canned peaches in peach juice since the sweetness of the peaches is perfect, but you can use peaches in heavy syrup or lite syrup if you like
- Cake Mix -- I use yellow cake mix, but white cake mix or vanilla cake mix is fine
- Butter -- either salted butter or unsalted butter cut into slices
You will also need a larger slow cooker --- I use my 7 quart crockpot for this easy peach cobbler. Non stick spray or butter is helpful to make clean up easier. You can also use a crock pot liner if you like.
How to Make Crock Pot Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
First, grease the bottom and sides of the crock pot with butter or cooking spray.
Then, pour the peaches into the bottom of the crock pot. I like to add a little cinnamon to the peaches for extra flavor. This part is optional, though.
Next, sprinkle the cake mix on top of the peaches.
I like to smooth the cake mix with a large spoon or wooden spoon so that it's nice and even. Kids can help with this part -- my kids have been helping make this easy dessert for years!
Finally, place the pats of butter on top of the cake mix.
Cooking Time
Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook for 2 ½ to 3 hours on high.
When done, the top crust should be golden brown and solid, though it may be a little soft.The peach filling should be bubbling around the edges.
You can remove the lid for the last half hour to allow the cobbler to firm up.
Recipe Variations
You can use canned peaches, fresh peaches or peach pie filling in this recipe. If you want to make fresh peach cobbler from scratch, you can also make it in the crockpot.
You can also use another type of fresh fruit or fruit filling. Try my Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler.
Add cinnamon or brown sugar or vanilla extract for more flavor. A little nutmeg is good, too.
You can double the recipe by adding more fruit filling, but don't use more than 1 box cake mix.
If you have an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, try my Instant Pot Peach Dump Cake.
Expert Tips
This crockpot peach cobbler recipe is super juicy. You can drain 2 cans of peaches if you don't like extra liquid. Use the juice from the third can.
The liquid will thicken up as the cobbler cools down. This dessert is actually best enjoyed warm, not hot!
You are using dry cake mix for this recipe, so do not follow the directions on the box of cake mix.
If you think there is too much moisture on the cobbler, place sheets of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel between the lid and the top of the crock pot to catch condensation.
You can also remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking to help the cobbler crust firm up.
How to Serve Cobbler and Store Leftovers
Serve this delicious dessert warm with a big scoop of ice cream on top. Warm peach cobbler is even better topped with a drizzle of caramel syrup or butterscotch syrup!
I use bowls to hold the extra juice. You can also use a slotted spoon to scoop the cobbler out of the slow cooker.
Refrigerate leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Warm up individual servings in the microwave.
Recipe
Crock Pot Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 3 15- oz cans of peaches see notes
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter sliced into thin pats
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of Crock Pot, and add undrained peaches and cinnamon (see notes)
- Pour the dry cake mix over the peaches, and spread until the mix is even
- Top the mix with pats of butter
- Cover, and cook on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours
- Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired
Notes
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
I hope you enjoy this slow-cooker peach cobbler recipe as much as we do. It's one of our favorite crockpot desserts and one of the easiest dessert recipes using peaches!
If you do try this fruit cobbler, please leave a comment and/or star rating.
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This slow cooker dessert recipe was first published in 2016 and updated in 2023.
Virgene Cox says
I just made this, with fresh peaches. 2.5 hours on high with the last 30 minutes uncovered as directed. The cake is mush in the middle, not cooked or like cake, it's just dough.
Dee says
It may have needed more time as some slow cookers take longer. But, it won't be as firm as if it is baked in the oven.
Tim says
Easy to make! Great for summer! Had it for dessert at my dinner party! Everyone wanted the recipe!
Beverly says
Talk about easy to make! SEt it and almost forget it! The family loved this one!
George says
Made this and it sure was good. Reminded me of my mama’s growing up. Definitely need to make this again because it didn’t last long.
Dee says
So glad you liked the cobbler, George. Thank you!
Jill says
I made this for dessert the other night, and it was heavenly😍 It had the most perfect texture ever, and the addition of cinnamon made the flavor phenomenal. And my whole house smelled so yummy when it was cooking! Thanks for the amazing recipe—I will definitely be making it again!!
vicky jones says
I just made this with 2 15 oz cans of peaches a 1/2 a Box of yellow cake mix and one stick of butter. I melted the butter and pour it over the cake mix and mix those together then sprinkled it over the peaches. Cook it on Low for 2 hours then on high for another hour. It is very good.
Anna says
Can't wait to make this 😍. Do I use salted or unsalted butter?
Dee says
I use salted butter, but either is fine.
Barbara D Garcia says
I use 2 cans peaches and 1 package of cake mix in my small crockpot. Today I'm going to make a bigger batch for my family. Can I use the cinnamon toast crunch cake mix and do I use 4 cans of peaches and 2 boxes of cake mix in my 6 quart crockpot?
Dee says
I use 3 cans of peaches and 1 box of cake mix in a 6 quart crockpot. You can add another can of peaches, but I think 1 box of cake mix would be plenty. Cinnamon toast crunch sounds great!
Wendy bell says
I made this and the cake mix never cooked. I cooked it 4 hours on high still didn’t get it to cook
Dee says
That's odd. Did you add the butter?
Janet L Klein says
What temp ? Crockpot on Low or High fornthe 2 1/2-3hrs? Thx
Dee says
Cook on the high setting.
Patti Allison says
Do you add the water, eggs and oil to the cake mix to make peach cobler in the crock pot?
Dee says
No, just sprinkle the dry cake mix over the peaches and add the butter over that.
Jessica L Dimock says
Could you use fresh peaches?
Dee says
You can use fresh peaches in place of canned.
Bria says
Could you use peach pie filling or does it have to be a can of peaches with juice?
Dee says
I've just always used the peaches in juice, but I think pie filling would work. I use cherry pie filling sometimes, and it's so good!
Shannon Milligan says
I put cobbler mix on bottom of crockpot with butter then peaches will it mess up
Dee says
It won't have the crust on top.
Amanda says
I was wondering if you think it would be ok to make this using a crock pot liner? And by the way thank you for this desert can’t wait to make it.
Dee says
I haven't tried using one, but that should work. Hope you like it! 🙂
Ruthi says
I use liner; otherwise a terrible mess to clean!!
Janine Grossman says
Did you use the whole bag of cake mix.. seems like a lot for the ampunt of peaches
Dee says
I usually use a whole bag since there are a lot of peaches to cover. You can use less if you want a thinner topping.