This Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler is a rustic delight perfect for outdoor cooking. With juicy peaches and a crumbly oat topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any campfire gathering. Let’s dive in and create this delicious treat!
Peaches are the star here, lending their naturally sweet and juicy profile to the dish. The blend of granulated sugar and light brown sugar enhances the sweetness while adding a hint of caramel. Cinnamon and nutmeg give that warm, comforting spice that pairs so well with peaches. A touch of lemon juice brightens the flavors and balances the sweetness. Cornstarch helps thicken the peach juices as they cook, creating a luscious filling. For the topping, all-purpose flour and old-fashioned oats form the base, while unsalted butter adds richness and flavor. Baking powder gives the topping a slight lift, and salt heightens all the flavors. Finally, a bit of boiling water helps bring the topping together into a cohesive mixture.
This peach cobbler is fantastic on its own, but if you’re feeling indulgent, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The cold creaminess complements the warm cobbler perfectly. For a twist, try it with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Start by getting your campfire going to a nice medium heat. While that’s warming up, grab a large bowl and toss in your peaches, half a cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix them up until the peaches are well-coated with all those sweet and spicy flavors. Pour this yummy mixture into the bottom of your Dutch oven, spreading it out so it’s nice and even.
Next, in another bowl, combine the flour, oats, the remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Now, here’s a little fun part — cutting in the butter. Use a pastry cutter or two knives, and work the butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs. It might take a bit of arm work, but it’s worth it! Add the boiling water and give it a quick stir, just enough to bring it together. You don’t want to overdo it.
Take spoonfuls of your topping mixture and drop them over the peaches in the Dutch oven. You want to cover them as evenly as possible — it doesn’t have to be perfect. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and carefully place it over the campfire. Let it bake for about 30 to 40 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling away happily. Let it cool for a few minutes before you dig in.
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