canned peaches in a slow cooker

Using canned peaches in a slow cooker is easy and turns them into a warm, dessert-style treat 🍑
Here are the best ways to do it, plus tips so they don’t turn mushy.

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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Peaches (Simple & Delicious)

Ingredients

• 2–3 cans peaches (sliced or halves)

• ½–1 tsp cinnamon

• 1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)

• 1 tbsp butter (optional)

• Pinch of nutmeg or cloves (optional)

👉 Drain peaches halfway (keep some syrup for flavor but not all)

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Instructions

1. Lightly grease the slow cooker.

2. Add peaches and remaining syrup/juice.

3. Sprinkle cinnamon, sugar, and spices over peaches.

4. Add butter on top.

5. Cover and cook:

   • LOW: 2–3 hours

   • HIGH: 1–1½ hours

Stir gently once if needed.

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Serve With

• Vanilla ice cream

• Pancakes or waffles

• Oatmeal or yogurt

• Pound cake or biscuits

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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler (Using Canned Peaches)

Add on Top

• 1 cup cake mix or biscuit mix

• ¼ cup melted butter

Cook 2–3 hours on LOW until topping is set.

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Important Tips ⚠️

• Don’t overcook → canned peaches soften quickly

• Use peaches in juice, not heavy syrup, if you want less sweetness

• For firmer texture, cook on LOW only

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Flavor Variations

• 🍯 Honey & ginger

• 🍋 Lemon zest + vanilla

• 🌰 Add pecans or almonds

• 🌶️ Tiny pinch of cayenne for warmth

If you want, tell me:

• Dessert or side dish?

• Sweet or lightly spiced?

• How many people you’re serving?

I’ll tailor it exactly to your slow cooker 😊