This quick and easy Instant Pot peach cobbler is a simple way to prepare a classic dessert. Once you try a pressure-cooker cobbler, you may prefer it to the oven.
Instant Pot Peach Cobbler
Cobbler is a beloved, straightforward dessert. Using an Instant Pot speeds the process and makes a tender, syrupy peach filling with minimal fuss.
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- Peach lemonade
- Peach cocktail with gin and thyme
- No bake peach Melba cake
- Peach Danish
Can you make peach cobbler in an Instant Pot?
Yes. Your pressure cooker can make desserts as well as savory meals. An Instant Pot cobbler cooks faster than an oven-baked version and produces a moist filling. Because the top won’t brown as in a conventional oven, the broiler is useful to finish and crisp the crust if you like a golden top.
Helpful tools and tips before you start:
- Baking pan — Use a pan that fits comfortably inside your Instant Pot insert. Test the fit before assembling ingredients.
- Trivet — A trivet elevates the pan above the pot base so steam can circulate and the pan doesn’t touch the bottom directly.
- Foil — Cover the pan to protect the top from condensed steam while pressure cooking.
- Water — Add at least 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot base so the cooker can build pressure.
- Broiler — Optional but recommended to crisp and brown the cake topping after pressure cooking.
Cake-Mix Peach Cobbler variations
This recipe uses cake mix to simplify the topping. It’s flexible and easy to adapt:
- Try different cake mixes — yellow cake is classic, but white cake or spice cake add interesting flavor variations.
- Use fresh peaches — Peel, pit and thinly slice fresh peaches in place of canned peaches for a brighter fresh-fruit flavor.
- Add toppings — Sprinkle oats or chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) over the top before cooking for extra texture.
- Serve with ice cream — A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream pairs perfectly with warm cobbler.
How do I store peach cobbler?
Allow the cobbler to cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Properly covered in an airtight container, it will keep for up to one week. Enjoy chilled or reheat portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through. For best texture, crisp the top briefly under the broiler after reheating.
Instant Pot Peach Cobbler – Ingredients
Minimal ingredients make this an easy dessert to prepare:
- 1 (29 oz) can peaches, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 box yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter (plus 2 tbsp melted for the sugar mixture)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
How to make Instant Pot peach cobbler
- In a bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cornstarch until combined. Pour this mixture over the drained peaches and toss so the slices are evenly coated.
- Spray the baking pan with oil and add the peaches in an even layer. Sprinkle half of the cake mix over the peaches and gently stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cake mix on top, then cube the remaining butter and distribute the pieces evenly over the cake mix.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, set the pan on the trivet, add 1 cup of water to the pot, and close the lid.
- Pressure cook on high for 13 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the pan from the Instant Pot, remove the foil, and place the pan under a preheated broiler for about 2–4 minutes to brown and crisp the top. Watch closely to prevent burning.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mixing bowl
- Baking pan that fits the Instant Pot
- Trivet and aluminum foil
Recipe details
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 30 mins (includes pressure cooking and broiling)
- Total time: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 583 kcal (approximate)
Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
- Calories: 583 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 89 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Sugar: 59 g
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