A warm, gooey peach cobbler made in the slow cooker is one of the cheapest desserts per serving and requires minimal effort. This version uses pantry staples and canned peaches to keep costs low while still tasting homemade.
💰 Estimated Cost
- Total cost: ~$6–7
- Servings: 6–8
- Cost per serving: ~$0.80–1.10
(Prices based on typical U.S. discount grocery stores.)
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in syrup
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15–16 oz)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional cheap add-ons
- ¼ cup brown sugar (richer flavor)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the slow cooker
Lightly spray or grease your crockpot to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Add peaches
Pour both cans of peaches with syrup into the crockpot.
Stir in vanilla and cinnamon if using.
3️⃣ Add cake mix
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir — this creates the cobbler texture.
4️⃣ Add butter
Drizzle melted butter evenly across the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
5️⃣ Cook
- High: 2–2½ hours
- Low: 3–4 hours
Cook until the top is set and slightly golden around edges.
6️⃣ Serve
Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving. Spoon into bowls and top with ice cream if desired.
⭐ Budget Tips
- Use store-brand cake mix and canned peaches to cut costs.
- Swap canned peaches with frozen when on sale.
- Add oats or nuts on top for texture using pantry leftovers.
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