This easy Instant Pot peach cobbler is such a treat! It’s the perfect dessert for summer because the oven won’t be on for long.
Ingredients and substitutions
Filling
- Butter – or a butter substitute of your choice like margarine.
- Fresh peaches – defrosted frozen or canned peaches would also work.
- Brown sugar – make your own using a combination of white sugar and molasses.
- Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice is best but bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
- Cinnamon – nutmeg would provide a similar flavour.
- Cornstarch – substitute for potato starch instead.
Topping
- Flour – use whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Brown sugar – make your own using a combination of white sugar and molasses.
- White sugar – add in some extra brown sugar if you don’t have any white sugar.
- Baking powder – unfortunately, there’s no good substitute for baking powder.
- Cinnamon – nutmeg could also be used.
- Salt – to taste.
- Butter – swap out for your favourite butter substitute.
To serve
- Ice cream – feel free to also serve it with whipped cream or enjoy it on its own!
How to make peach cobbler in the Instant Pot
Step 1: Grease the pan.
Generously grease the sides and bottom of a 7 inch springform pan with butter.
Step 2: Make the peach filling.
Then, in a large bowl, toss peaches, with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cornstarch. Add to the pan.
Step 3: Make the topping.
Next mix flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in another large bowl. Add in bits of chilled butter, kneading to combine.
Step 4: Add to the pan.
Pour in boiling water, mix, then dollop on top of peach mixture in the springform pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 5: Cook on high pressure.
Pour 1 cup of water into an 8-quart Instant Pot then add trivet. You may need to fold the handles underneath. Gently balance the covered springform pan overtop of trivet. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then pressure cook for 25 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure, then notify you it’s done by beeping. Press the Cancel button then do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
Step 6: Broil then serve!
Let the peach cobbler cool with the lid off for at least 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven using the broil setting. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the cake pan, then broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t burn. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy!
Fresh vs. canned peaches
Wondering if it’s better to use fresh or canned peaches? I’d recommend using fresh peaches for this peach cobbler recipe, especially if they’re in season! There’s nothing better than warm cobbler made with yummy fresh peaches. That being said, if you’re making this recipe in the colder months, or you can’t find any fresh peaches at the grocery store, feel free to use defrosted frozen peaches or even canned peaches (with the juices drained).
Frequently Asked Questions
For this peach cobbler recipe, you’ll need to peel, pit and slice the peaches before combining them with the rest of the ingredients and cooking in the Instant Pot.
While a cobbler and a crumble are similar, these two desserts have one main difference – the topping. Cobblers like this easy peach cobbler are topped with a biscuit-like dough, whereas crumbles have a streusel like topping that’s been crumbled on top (hence the name).
The topping for this Instant Pot peach cobbler is made of flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, chilled butter and boiling water.
The trick to making this peach cobbler recipe nice and crispy is to boil it in the oven after it’s cooked in the Instant Pot and then cooled. Broil the crisp for about 2 to 3 minutes for the perfect crispy finish!
Storing and reheating
You can store any leftovers of this peach cobbler recipe in the fridge for up to 4 days. Cover the cake pan in tinfoil and store it right in the fridge in the pan, or transfer the leftovers to glass bowls. When you’re ready to enjoy, stick it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes and dig in!
Can you freeze peach cobbler?
Yes, you can definitely freeze this easy peach cobbler! Once it’s cooled, transfer the leftovers to freezer-safe containers and freeze it for up to 3 months. The night before you’re ready to enjoy, let it defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat as normal.
More Instant Pot dessert recipes
Meal prep tools for this recipe
- Pick up a springform pan to make this peach cobbler!
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing any leftovers.
- Freeze extra cobbler in glass microwave-safe bowls up to 3 months.
Instant Pot Peach Cobbler {So Easy!}
Ingredients
- 1 cup water for bottom of Instant Pot
Filling
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 4 fresh peaches peeled, pitted and sliced; or 4 cups defrosted frozen peaches
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup butter chilled cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup boiling water
To serve
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Generously grease the sides and bottom of a 7 inch springform pan with butter. Then, in a large bowl, toss peaches, with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cornstarch. Add to the pan.
- Next mix flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in another large bowl. Add in bits of chilled butter, kneading to combine. Pour in boiling water, mix, then dollop on top of peach mixture in the springform pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Pour 1 cup of water into an 8-quart Instant Pot then add trivet. You may need to fold the handles underneath. Gently balance the covered springform pan overtop of trivet.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then pressure cook for 25 minutes.
- The Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure, then notify you it's done by beeping. Press the Cancel button then do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
- Let the peach cobbler cool with the lid off for at least 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven using the broil setting. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the cake pan, then broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely so it doesn't burn. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy!
