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Easy Rustic Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler Recipe Perfect for Camping Desserts

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A simple, rustic peach cobbler cooked in a Dutch oven over a campfire, perfect for camping trips. This dessert features juicy peaches beneath a golden, biscuit-like crust with warm spices.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 cans sliced peaches in juice, drained)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk (whole, 2%, or dairy-free alternatives like almond milk)
  • Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, chopped toasted pecans or almonds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine peaches, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently and let sit.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar. Add cold butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour in milk and stir gently until just combined to form a thick, spreadable dough.
  4. Spread peach filling evenly in preheated Dutch oven. Dollop topping over peaches, leaving small gaps.
  5. Prepare campfire coals until glowing embers, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Place Dutch oven on coals, cover with lid, and place coals on lid. Bake for 30-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
  7. Let cobbler rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use glowing coals instead of open flames for even baking. Preheat Dutch oven before assembling. Rotate Dutch oven and lid halfway through baking for even crust browning. Keep butter cold for flaky crust. Adjust coals to control baking speed. Prepare ingredients ahead to save campfire time. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour. Vegan option: use coconut oil or vegan margarine and plant-based milk.

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