Here’s a super easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for Lazy Man Peach Cobbler — also known as dump cobbler or self-crusting cobbler. It uses simple pantry ingredients and creates its own golden, buttery crust as it bakes. 🥄🍑
🍑 Lazy Man Peach Cobbler
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
📝 Ingredients
-
1 cup all-purpose flour
-
1 cup granulated sugar
-
1 tbsp baking powder
-
¼ tsp salt
-
1 cup milk
-
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
-
1 (29 oz) can sliced peaches in syrup or juice (don’t drain!)
-
Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Preheat & Prep
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
-
Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish
-
Put dish in the oven while it preheats to melt the butter
🔹 2. Mix the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together:
-
Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk
-
Optional: Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor
🔹 3. Assemble
-
Remove hot pan with melted butter from oven
-
Pour the batter directly into the butter — do not stir
-
Spoon peaches and syrup evenly over the batter — again, don’t stir
-
The batter will rise around the peaches as it bakes
🔹 4. Bake
-
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly
-
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving
🍨 Serve with:
-
Vanilla ice cream
-
Whipped cream
-
A drizzle of caramel sauce (optional but delish)
🔁 Variations:
-
Use fresh peaches: peel and slice 4 cups, toss with ½ cup sugar and a splash of lemon juice
-
Swap in other fruits like berries, cherries, or apples
-
Try brown sugar instead of white for a deeper flavor
Want a small-batch version or one that uses a cake mix? Just say the word!