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Easy Southern-Style Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix: The Ultimate Easy Dessert

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This classic Southern-style peach cobbler is the ultimate shortcut dessert, utilizing pantry staples to deliver professional-grade results in under an hour. By using a yellow cake mix as a base, you achieve a perfectly golden, buttery biscuit-like crust that complements the succulent, cinnamon-infused peaches underneath. It is an ideal crowd-pleaser for potlucks, family gatherings, or a cozy evening treat, consistently providing a comforting experience without the labor-intensive process of traditional pastry baking.

Ingredients

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2 large cans (29 oz each) peaches in heavy syrup
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish generously with non-stick spray or butter.
Pour both cans of peaches, including the syrup, into the bottom of the prepared dish.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract evenly over the fruit layer.
Distribute the dry yellow cake mix evenly across the top of the peach layer.
Spread the dry mix with a spatula to ensure even coverage, but do not stir the mixture into the fruit.
Top the dry cake mix layer with the thin pats of butter, covering as much surface area as possible.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling.

Notes

Ensure you do not stir the cake mix into the fruit; the goal is for the butter and fruit juices to hydrate the mix while it bakes. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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