Lazy Man’s Pie Peach Cobbler

Craving peach cobbler without the fuss? This Lazy Man's Peach Cobbler is the easiest path to a golden, bubbly, Southern-style dessert. Melt butter right in the pan, whisk a quick batter, then pour canned peaches (syrup and all!) on top—no stirring. As it bakes, the fruit settles through the batter, creating that signature cobbler texture everyone loves.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Zero fuss: Melt, pour, bake—no pie crusts or fancy steps.
• Pantry-friendly: Uses staples like canned peaches, flour, sugar, and milk.
• Perfect texture: Syrupy peaches sink as it bakes for a jammy center and golden top.
• Crowd-pleaser: Serve warm with ice cream for instant smiles.

Ingredients

• 1 stick (½ cup / 113g) unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (for best richness)
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Dash of salt (about ¼ teaspoon)
• 1 (29 oz / 822g) can sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained (light syrup works, but heavy syrup gives best texture)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Melt Butter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter or margarine into a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it in the oven while preheating to melt. Carefully remove once melted.
2. Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, and a dash of salt until smooth. Small lumps are okay.
3. Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter (do not stir). Open the peaches and pour the entire can—with syrup—over the batter. Do not stir.
4. Bake: Bake 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. A toothpick inserted into the cake portion (not a peach) should come out clean.
5. Cool & Serve: Let cool 10–15 minutes to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Chef Tips & Variations

• Extra spice: Stir 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into the batter or sprinkle on top before baking.
• Nutty crunch: Add a handful of chopped pecans over the peaches.
• Fresh/frozen peaches: Use about 4 cups sliced peaches; add 1/2 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water to mimic syrup.
• Smaller pan: For a deeper cobbler, bake in a 9×9-inch pan and add 5–10 minutes to the bake time.

Storage

• Refrigerate: Cover and chill up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Warm in a 300–325°F oven for 10–15 minutes or microwave individual portions.
• Freezer: Best enjoyed fresh; freezing may soften the crumb.

FAQs

Do I drain the peaches?
No. Use the syrup—it's key to the cobbler’s texture and sweetness.

Why shouldn’t I stir?
Pouring the batter over butter, then peaches on top, lets layers shift naturally while baking for that classic cobbler “crust.”

Can I use margarine?
Yes. Butter offers richer flavor, but margarine melts and bakes just fine here.

Lazy Man's Peach Cobbler

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes · Cook Time: 45–55 minutes · Total: ~1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 stick (½ cup / 113g) unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Dash of salt (about ¼ teaspoon)
• 1 (29 oz / 822g) can sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish at 350°F (175°C).
2. Whisk milk, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3. Pour batter over the melted butter (do not stir). Pour peaches with syrup on top (do not stir).
4. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbly; cool 10–15 minutes before serving.

Tip: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert.

Tried this Lazy Man's Peach Cobbler? 🍑 I’d love to hear how it turned out—drop a comment with your tweaks and don’t forget to save this recipe for your next easy dessert night!