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Print recipe Peach cobbler - emergency US style from JPS08

nut free kids can help can make in advance
Category Cakes and desserts
Serves6
Prep time5 mins
Cook time20-25 mins

Mumsnetter ratings

Ease of finding ingredients 10
Ease of cooking10
Success with kids8
Success with adults9
Overall Mark9.25

Ingredients

2 cans sliced peaches in syrup
1 box yellow cake mix - Betty Crocker
butter

Handy Hint

Method

Empty cans into large baking dish.

Shake cake mix over the top of the peaches/syrup.

Put 6 small dollops of butter around the top of the mix.

Put in a preheated oven (190C) for 20-25 mins or as listed on the cake box.

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: JPS08 on Thu 16-Oct-08 14:57:15 Overall rating: 9.2
This is the fastest whip up a dessert when in an emergency - and kids love helping out as it's so easy.



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