🍑 Krispy Kreme Peach Cobbler
A Southern-style cobbler made extra indulgent with glazed donuts instead of biscuit topping.
Serves
8–10
Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 40–45 minutes
🧈 Ingredients
Base
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1 dozen Krispy Kreme original glazed donuts, cut into chunks
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2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches, drained
(or 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled & sliced)
Peach Filling
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp cornstarch
Butter Layer
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Assemble donut layer
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Spread donut pieces evenly across the bottom of the dish.
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Drizzle melted butter evenly over donuts.
3. Make peach filling
In a bowl, mix:
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Peaches
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Granulated sugar
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Brown sugar
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Vanilla
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Lemon juice
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Cornstarch
Stir until peaches are well coated.
4. Assemble
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Spoon peach mixture evenly over the donut layer.
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Gently press peaches down slightly.
5. Bake
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Bake uncovered 40–45 minutes
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Top should be bubbly and lightly golden
6. Rest & serve
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Let rest 10–15 minutes to thicken
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Serve warm (mandatory 😄)
🍦 Serving Ideas
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Vanilla ice cream (elite combo)
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Whipped cream
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Extra cinnamon sugar sprinkle
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use fresh or frozen peaches?
Yes!
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Fresh: Best flavor
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Frozen: Thaw and drain well
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Increase cornstarch to 3 tbsp if very juicy
Q: Do I remove the donut glaze?
Nope — that glaze is the magic ✨
It melts into the cobbler and adds richness.
Q: Will it be too sweet?
It’s indulgent, but balanced by lemon.
If you want less sweetness:
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Reduce granulated sugar to ⅓ cup
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Skip brown sugar or cut it in half
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes.
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Bake, cool, cover
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Reheat at 300°F for 15 minutes
Q: Can I freeze it?
Not recommended ❌
Donuts get gummy when frozen and reheated.
Q: Can I add spices or extras?
Absolutely:
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Add a pinch of ginger
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Splash of bourbon or rum
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Sprinkle chopped pecans on top
Q: Why is my cobbler runny?
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Didn’t rest long enough
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Peaches too juicy
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Not enough cornstarch