Make this easy peach cobbler recipe in the slow cooker for a better version of the classic peach cobbler dump cake, using fresh peaches and homemade yellow cake mix.
When I think back to the days before we ate real food, there were a lot of “classics,” like Little Debbie Fudge Brownies and Hot Pockets.
Recreating those classics and making them with real food Black Bean Brownies and Homemade Pizza Pockets, respectively brings immense satisfaction.
I want my kids to enjoy some of my favorite foods growing up, and that’s why I recreated the classic peach cobbler dump cake into a real food slow cooker peach cobbler!
SLOW COOKER PEACH COBBLER RECIPE
I picked up some “seconds” peaches from a local farmers market and set out to re-create this dessert.
This new slow cooker peach cobbler tastes just like the original old fashioned peach cobbler recipe, complete with the nooks and crannies of uncooked cake mix and caramelized peaches.
My kids tasted this and immediately asked for seconds. Can I have this for breakfast?”
That’s the sign that we’ve made a winner!
I found a way to remake each individual component of the classic peach cobbler with cake mix in a way that fits with our real food lifestyle.
This simple peach cobbler recipe uses fresh peaches in their own juices instead of canned peaches in heavy syrup
in their own juices instead of canned peaches in heavy syrup And it uses Homemade Yellow Cake Mix instead of boxed cake mix.
Plus, we’re making it in the slow cooker, so the kitchen stays cool in the summer!
INGREDIENTS FOR EASY PEACH COBBLER RECIPE
Even with all the homemade components, this is still such an easy peach cobbler recipe! These will get chopped and sprinkled with sugar to help them release their natural juices you don’t need to peel them first. Each peach gives you about 1 cup of diced peaches.
These will get chopped and sprinkled with sugar to help them release their natural juices you don’t need to peel them first. Each peach gives you about 1 cup of diced peaches. You can use white sugar, coconut sugar, or whatever type works for you.
For both sprinkling the peaches and as part of the cobbler topping. This helps keep the fruit from oxidizing and turning brown while it sits overnight.
This helps keep the fruit from oxidizing and turning brown while it sits overnight. You can add additional spices like nutmeg or ginger if you like, but they’re not necessary.
Cinnamon brings out the sweetness of the peaches. Since we don’t have that syrup, we’re going to create our own by letting the fruit and sugar sit overnight. You can also use canned sliced peaches for peach cobbler. Look for those in 100% juice rather than heavy syrup. Slice each quarter into thirds and then cut the slices in half. You should end up with about 24 small pieces from each peach.
Step 2. They’ll serve as your liquid in the Instant Pot remember that the Instant Pot needs at least a cup of liquid inside to come to pressure.
Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before venting and opening the cover. Allow your peach cobbler to set for 5 minutes to cool before serving.
MACRO-FRIENDLY PEACH COBBLER
Real life includes treats, and you can fit them into a balanced day. I do have a few tips to make that work for you, whatever your food goals look like in this season.
Enjoy fruit desserts. Because fruit is naturally sweet, you won’t need as much or any added sugars.
Make real-food versions of your favorites, like this homemade peach cobbler recipe. Plus, it only has ¾ cup of sugar TOTAL and you can even lower that depending on your tastes.
Accurately track your portion. Peach cobbler is super yummy, and it’s easy to stand over the slow cooker with a spoon and just dig in. While that might be tempting, scoop out your portion into a bowl so you know how much you’re actually eating.
Keep your goals on track for the day as a whole. If you’re going to include a treat, also include plenty of produce and lean protein, and adjust your meals so that your macros for the day make sense.
COBBLER RECIPES PEACH FAQS
What do I serve slow cooker peach cobbler with? I think this recipe would be absolutely delicious served warm with my Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream! Yes, you can switch the fruit in this recipe. Make apple cobbler by slicing and macerating apples using the same method to release their juices. Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs! Sign up for my FREEand learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!
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