Easy Peach Cobbler (with pie crust) (2024)

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If you’re in the mood for an easy, quick peach cobbler, one loaded with warmth and spice, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe comes together easily, but it doesn’t feel like a “cheat” dessert. It tastes like you slaved over the stove for hours. This is truly one of the best peach cobblers I’ve had in a while!

It Starts With a Box

I have a confession to make. I’m not great with pies. It all comes down to the crust. I love my mom’s pie crust recipe, but I’m not great at it. It’s a little tough when I make it. (When I get to heaven maybe she’ll clue me in about where I went wrong.)

Here’s another confession: I’ve never used a boxed pie crust. Wasn’t sure I ever wanted to. But I decided it would be perfect for this quick recipe.

In you read my Apple Crisp post, you know that I’ve shared about the difference between a cobbler and a crisp. I made an amazing blackberry cobbler not too long ago using mom’s pie crust, but tonight I needed something faster than that. And, as luck would have it, I already had several cans of pie filling on hand, in a variety of flavors.

(Note: You could always use fresh peaches instead of pie filling. It’s your choice.)

Peaches and Spice and Everything Nice

I went with the can of peach pie filling because it’s one of the few I haven’t tried before. I know. Crazy, right? A baker who’s never made a peach cobbler or peach pie? Still, it’s true!

I had the filling. I had the crust. I had some spices on hand. I was ready to roll!

Maybe you’re ready to roll, too. Here’s what you’re going to need to make this easy peach cobbler. You will find the full printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but for now, this is what you’ll need:

Peach Cobbler Ingredients

These are simple ingredients. You’ve probably got most of them in your pantry now!

  • peach pie filling
  • ready-made pie crust (boxed)
  • cinnamon
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • granulated sugar
  • additional cinnamon to add to the sugar
  • chopped pecans (optional)
  • pinch of salt (optional)

I know. You’re probably looking at that last ingredient and thinking, “Wait? Pecans. . .in a cobbler?”

Here’s the thing: I was in the mood for cobbler but love the crunchy texture of a crisp. So I decided a few chopped pecans would satisfy that hankering. More about that later!

How to Make this Easy Peach Cobbler

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bring your boxed pie dough to room temperature and unroll on a floured surface.

Grease an 8×8″ baking dish (or casserole dish).

Add your peach pie filling to the prepared baking dish. (I thought about adding a bit of melted butter at this stage, but the pie filling was already pretty juicy!)

Sprinkle pie filling with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.

Add chopped pecans to the top of your peaches.

Cut pie dough into long strips.

Weave strips of dough across the top of the pie filling.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the dough.

Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and the pie filling is bubbly. Bakes times will vary, depending on your oven.

Cool and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. (Warm cobbler is the best!) Talk about a delicious dessert! It’s perfect any time of year.

To store your cobbler cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Leftover peach cobbler is yummy, too! You can serve it cold or reheat in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Variations on this Recipe

Want to make this cobbler using canned peaches? Just add sugar and cornstarch to the juice and simmer until it thickens.

Fresh peaches are an option, too! Add a bit of apple juice, light brown sugar, and corn starch to thicken and sweeten your ripe peaches.

Feel free to use a homemade pie crust!

Not into pie crust? Use a sweet biscuit crust.

To impress your guests, bake this classic peach cobbler in a cast iron skillet. A dutch oven is also a great choice.

Other Cobblers to Enjoy

I hope you enjoyed this easy peach cobbler recipe. This is one of my favorite recipes. I can’t wait to try it again, possibly with a different flavor of pie filling. Maybe strawberry? Blueberry? They all sound so good!

You can easily turn this into a dump cake recipe by sprinkling a boxed cake mix on top of the pie filling. The cake like topping is more like a crisp than a cobbler.

If you like this recipe you’re sure to love my Apple Crisp recipe. It’s easy and tasty, too! (Apple cobbler would be tempting, too!)

Another great cobbler you’re going to want to add to your recipe box is my Yummy Blackberry Cobbler. I love it!

If you love fruity desserts (yum!) you’ll flip over my Pineapple Upside Down Cake! It’s super easy to make and starts with a boxed mix!

If you love warm fruit desserts you’ll love this Easy Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe from Southern Home Express.

About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 150 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.

Easy Peach Cobbler (with pie crust) (12)

Easy Peach Cobbler

Yield: 5

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

If you're in the mood for an easy, quick peach cobbler, one loaded with warmth and spice, you've come to the right place! This recipe comes together easily, but it doesn't feel like a "cheat" dessert. It tastes like you slaved over the stove for hours.

Ingredients

  • 1 can peach pie filling
  • 1 ready-made pie crust (boxed)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon additional cinnamon to add to the sugar
  • chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Bring your boxed pie dough to room temperature and unroll.
  3. Grease an 8x8" baking dish.
  4. Add your peach pie filling to the dish.
  5. Sprinkle with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
  6. Add chopped pecans to the top of your peaches.
  7. Cut pie dough into long strips.
  8. Weave strips of dough across the top of the pie filling.
  9. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the dough.
  10. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes or until crust is golden and pie filling is bubbly.
  11. Cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Easy Peach Cobbler (with pie crust) (2024)

FAQs

Is cobbler dough the same as pie crust? ›

Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

What is peach cobbler crust made of? ›

Make crust: Sift together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Work in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg and cold water in a small bowl. Sprinkle over flour mixture; work with hands to form dough into a ball.

What's the difference between a peach cobbler and a peach pie? ›

The biggest difference between a cobbler and a pie is the placement of the dough. Pies have, at a minimum, a bottom crust with the fruit placed on top, while a cobbler has the fruit on the bottom and a dolloped dough on top instead.

Is it better to use canned or frozen peaches for cobbler? ›

Readers have raved about this dessert using frozen, thawed peaches. Canned peaches are not ideal because they're already too soft and mushy. Buttermilk: You can make your own DIY version of buttermilk if needed. Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup.

What is cobbler topping made of? ›

In a cobbler, the topping is a dough with a rising agent like baking powder that bakes up into a slightly sweet, biscuit-like topping. In crisp, the topping is made with flour, sugar, butter, oats and sometimes nuts without a leavening agent. The topping is sprinkled over the fruit before baking.

What's the difference between a peach cobbler and a crumble? ›

Cobbler: A fruit dessert made with a top crust of pie dough or biscuit dough but no bottom crust. Crisp/crumble: In Alberta, the terms are mostly interchangeable. Both refer to fruit desserts similar to cobbler but made with a brown sugar streusel topping sometimes containing old-fashioned rolled oats.

Why is my peach cobbler so runny? ›

Not coating the fruit in some starch.

The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling. Partnered with a little sugar and lemon juice, this will make a lush sauce for the fruit.

What are the ingredients in Patti LaBelle's peach cobbler? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter.
  • 2 ready-made pie crusts.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus for dusting the work surface.
  • 3 tablespoons agave syrup.
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling.
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Four 29-ounce cans sliced peaches, drained.
  • Kosher salt.

Why is my peach cobbler gummy? ›

To be clear, you can use any fruit for making cobbler, but using canned fruit or, worse, canned pie filling can result in a sickly sweet cobbler with a gummy filling. Try this: Fresh fruit is grand, but frozen fruit works too.

How do you know when a cobbler is done? ›

Use your probe thermometer! According to Kitchn, when the center of your cobbler reaches 200 degrees F, it's done. Since you have a tool that ensures your cobbler is cooked through, there's one more tip that will make your cobbler experience even better. Let your cobbler rest for a bit before serving.

Is cobbler easier than pie? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler.

Which state is famous for peach cobbler? ›

In the peach-loving state of Georgia, it's no surprise that the quintessential peach cobbler dominates.

Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated after baking? ›

Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated? Yes, it needs to be refrigerated if you're not going to eat it within a couple of hours after baking (while its still warm or at room temperature). If there are leftovers, or if you've made the cobbler ahead of time, it's best to refrigerate it.

Do frozen peaches need to be thawed before baking? ›

Bring them out for serving on ice cream, making sauces, baking – whatever tickles your fancy! They are especially nice to bring out when the snow is falling! Just be sure your peaches are fully thawed before baking or you'll end up with sogginess in the crust.

Is Patti Labelle peach cobbler frozen? ›

At Walmart, the pre-baked cobblers will be sold fresh in the bakery, but samples provided to us by the company came frozen, meaning we had to reheat ours for about 40 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees, vs.

What is the best substitute for pie crust? ›

  • Crispy Rice Cereal. A little peanut butter is all it takes to morph crunchy cereal into a moldable mix for a playful pie crust. ...
  • Waffle Cones. Scooping ice cream cones for a crowd might leave you wiping sweat (and ice cream drippings) off your brow. ...
  • Brownies. ...
  • Butter Crackers. ...
  • Shredded Coconut. ...
  • Puff Pastry.

What's the difference between pie crust and pastry dough? ›

Pie crust, while buttery and flaky, is not nearly as light, doughy, and crisp as this shortcut puff pastry. Yeasted pastry dough, such as something we can use for croissants, croissant bread, or a pastry braid, contain yeast.

What is the difference between apple pie crisp and cobbler? ›

There are so many similar desserts! Cobbler is closer to a pie than a crisp; it differs in that it doesn't typically have a bottom crust, just a top one.

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