Cozy Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
A simple and comforting peach cobbler recipe perfect for campfire baking in a Dutch oven, featuring a buttery biscuit topping and sweet, spiced peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium peaches) or 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches, drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss gently until evenly coated. Set aside to macerate.
- Make the Biscuit Topping: In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits. Pour in milk and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Lightly grease Dutch oven with butter or oil. Pour peach filling evenly into the bottom. Dollop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over peaches, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
- Prepare Fire and Bake: Place Dutch oven on hot coals or campfire grate. Cover with lid and place coals on top of lid. Bake for 45-60 minutes, checking around 40 minutes for golden brown biscuit topping and bubbling filling. Adjust coals as needed to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove Dutch oven using heat-resistant gloves. Let cobbler cool for 10 minutes to thicken filling. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use cold butter for flaky biscuit topping. Control heat by adjusting coals on lid to prevent burning. Rotate Dutch oven occasionally for even browning. Dough should be slightly sticky but not overmixed. Let cobbler rest after baking to thicken filling. Can prepare filling and dough ahead for faster camp prep. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend. Vegan adaptations possible by swapping butter and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cobbler serving (a
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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