Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler Made with Cake Mix

With just a handful of ingredients and only minutes of prep, this crockpot peach cobbler is an easy, make-ahead dessert perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and weeknight treats.

Juicy peaches are tossed with cinnamon, lemon, and brown sugar, then finished with a tender cobbler topping made from boxed vanilla cake mix and melted butter — all cooked in the slow cooker for a golden, bubbly dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Peach Cobbler

• No oven needed — the slow cooker does all the work.
• Minimal ingredients and simple steps make it fast to prepare.
• It’s a great make-ahead dessert for gatherings.
• After a few hours on high, you get tender peaches with a golden, scoopable topping ready to serve warm.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla, peach, or cinnamon ice cream for an especially delicious presentation.

Ingredients

• Peaches – Fresh, ripe peaches work best for flavor and texture. If fresh aren’t available, use drained frozen or canned peaches.
• Lemon juice – Brightens and balances the sweetness of the peaches.
• Brown sugar – Sweetens the fruit; increase up to ½ cup if peaches aren’t very sweet.
• Cinnamon – Adds warm flavor and aroma.
• Vanilla cake mix – A boxed cake mix creates the cobbler topping — you’ll use it dry, not as a batter.
• Melted butter and granulated sugar – Combine with the cake mix to form a sweet, buttery topping.

See the recipe card below for exact quantities and full instructions.

Best Ice Cream Pairings

This cobbler pairs wonderfully with many ice cream flavors. Classic vanilla is ideal, but caramel, ginger, mascarpone, custard-style, or sweet cream ice creams all complement the peaches beautifully.

• Vanilla
• Caramel
• Mascarpone
• Ginger
• Custard or sweet cream

Tips for Success

• Choose quality ingredients — even quick recipes benefit from ripe fruit and good butter.
• Shortcut option — use a can of peach pie filling if fresh peaches aren’t available; it’s less homemade but still tasty.
• Easy cleanup — line the crockpot with a liner for faster cleanup.
• Rest before serving — remove the lid and let the cobbler sit 10 minutes so the filling thickens slightly and cools enough to enjoy.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warm.

Variations

Swap the peaches for other fruit such as apples, plums, pears, nectarines, or cherries to make seasonal variations. For extra texture, sprinkle toasted chopped pecans or walnuts over the topping before cooking.

More Homemade Desserts to Try

• Strawberry crumble
• Raspberry sherbet
• Strawberry cheesecake ice cream
• Pizookie
• Homemade mochi with ice cream
• Butter pecan ice cream sandwiches

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Crockpot Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Yield:
6 Servings

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
3 hours 30 minutes

Total Time:
3 hours 40 minutes

This crockpot peach cobbler is a simple summer dessert made with a few pantry staples and fresh peaches for bright flavor and an easy, comforting finish.

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh peaches, pitted and sliced (about 4 large peaches)
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 box (about 15.25 ounces) vanilla cake mix
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Place the sliced peaches in a large bowl with the brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Gently toss to combine.
2. Grease the crockpot with nonstick spray and add the peach mixture.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and melted butter until no dry clumps remain.
4. Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the peaches, then sprinkle the granulated sugar on top.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 3½ hours, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly at the edges.
6. Let rest about 10 minutes, then serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

This recipe is written for fresh peaches; if they aren’t in season, drained frozen or canned peaches work fine. If your peaches are not very sweet, increase brown sugar up to ½ cup. Serve with vanilla, cinnamon, or mascarpone ice cream for a lovely contrast.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 441Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 646mgCarbohydrates: 98gFiber: 4gSugar: 62gProtein: 5g

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