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Cozy Grilled Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Vanilla Ice Cream

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A warm, sweet grilled peach cobbler with a buttery crust and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, perfect for summer nights and backyard gatherings. This recipe offers a smoky twist on the classic cobbler, cooked on the grill for a cozy, nostalgic dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large fresh peaches, ripe but firm
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed (85 g)
  • 1/3 cup milk (80 ml), any kind
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C). Set it up for indirect grilling by turning off burners on one side (if gas) or moving coals to one side (if charcoal).
  2. Wash and halve the peaches, remove pits, and slice each half into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick wedges. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat and let sit.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, remaining 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour in milk and vanilla extract, stirring just until combined. Batter should be thick but pourable; add a splash more milk if too dry.
  6. Lightly grease a cast iron skillet or grill-safe pan. Spread peach slices evenly in the bottom. Dollop spoonfuls of batter over peaches, leaving gaps for juices to bubble through.
  7. Place skillet on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat). Close lid and cook for 25-30 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Cobbler is done when topping is golden and peach juices are bubbling.
  8. Let cobbler rest for 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls and top with vanilla ice cream before serving.

Notes

Use indirect heat to prevent burning the topping. Rotate skillet halfway through cooking for even browning. Choose peaches that are ripe but firm to hold shape on the grill. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut oil instead of butter. Avoid opening grill lid too often to maintain heat and moisture.

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