Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler

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Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler is a decadently sweet cast iron dessert that will delight your whole family. Prepare for your kitchen to smell just like summertime happiness!

Dutch oven fresh peach cobbler is one of our favorite ways to pay homage to sweet, juicy peaches and is easy to make in the oven OR over a campfire, if youโ€™re so inspired.

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Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler with fresh peaches

A classic Southern dessert recipe, the best peach cobbler made in cast iron starts with fresh peaches. Cobbler is a popular choice for a sweet treat, the best of both worlds of biscuits and cake with buttery golden goodness.

How can you tell if peaches are cobbler-ready? They should be dark yellow, have their signature sweet smell, and be slightly delicate instead of firm to the touch. If they are firm and lack the smell, they arenโ€™t quite ripe.

If desired, you can speed up ripeness a little bit by placing your peaches in a brown paper bag, gently closed, and left out at room temperature. Check after 24 hours and recheck until they reach the desired smell and texture.

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Ingredients 

For the Peaches

  • Butter
  • Peaches. peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Brown sugar lightly packed
  • Honey
  • Bourbon
  • Cornstarch
  • Cold water

Cobbler Topping

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Granulated sugar
  • Butter. I recommend real butter, not margarine.
  • Whole milk

Sprinkle

  • Granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon
Close-up of a baked cobbler with a golden-brown, sugar-dusted crust in a black baking dish. The filling beneath the crust appears to be fruit-based and slightly bubbling.

Best Peach Cobbler made in cast iron

How to store cast iron Peach Cobbler

As with many cooked fruit desserts, youโ€™ll want to enjoy your Dutch oven fresh peach cobbler within 2-3 days so it is safe for consumption.

Allow your cobbler to fully cool and then you can portion out scoops or slices to store in the refrigerator. Be sure to cover with foil or plastic wrap to keep your cobbler from excess moisture/air.

To reheat, return your peach cobbler to the oven for 15 minutes at 400F, then reduce to 350F for another 20 minutes.

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Can Peach Cobbler be frozen?

Peaches are a delicious summer fruit, but that doesnโ€™t mean you canโ€™t enjoy them during the year with your Dutch oven fresh peach cobbler. You can freeze baked cobbler for 6-8 months.

You may also find others say you can freeze your cobbler unbaked โ€“ but this doesnโ€™t work for cast iron. Cast iron that is subjected to drastic changes in temperature (frozen to hot) can experience cracking/damage. Also, unbaked cobbler doesnโ€™t last as long in the freezer.

A white bowl filled with peach cobbler topped with cinnamon sugar, placed on a white surface. A slice of peach and a black pot containing more cobbler are seen in the background.

Choosing your cast iron

Choosing cast iron doesnโ€™t have to be intimidating. It will be useful in many ways, especially in a Dutch oven.

Even if youโ€™re just a beginner, there is no reason to shy away. We recommend starting with an enameled Dutch oven, which offers the benefits of easier cleaning and maintenance. Le Creuset makes our Dutch oven of choice. It offers the cast iron benefits we desire, such as even heat, and you can wash with soap like other dishes. If youโ€™re unsure why that fact is magical, traditional cast iron is not soap-friendly and can strip the seasoning.

If you are using your Dutch oven primarily on campfires, you’ll want one a differently designed Dutch oven. The best design to use camping has a flanged lid that holds hot coals and inverts for use as a griddle, legs so it’ll set steady on the fire, and a medal handle to hang over a fire. I recommend these two Lodge Dutch ovens: the 8-quart Dutch oven and the 5-quart Dutch oven.

Below are my recommendations for cast iron Dutch ovens. Use the slider at the bottom of the grid to see all the products.

How to make Peach Cobbler in a Dutch oven

Prepare your peaches by peeling, pitting, and slicing them for your cobbler. Melt butter in your Dutch oven and heat over the stovetop to caramelize your peaches for about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, and bourbon to the peaches, giving the filling 3-5 minutes to simmer while you stir and allow the bourbon to burn off.

Next, youโ€™ll want to create a slurry with cornstarch in a glass. Remove your Dutch oven from the heat and add the slurry, stirring it into the mixture to complete your peach cobbler filling.

The topping for your Dutch oven-fresh peach cobbler is as easy as mixing your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar) with your cold butter and cutting it in with a pastry cutter. Once this mix is good and crumbly, youโ€™ll add your cold milk. Top your filling evenly, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top, and bake for 30 minutes for southern summer perfection.

A close-up of a peach cobbler in a cast iron skillet. The golden-brown crust is partially scooped to reveal the juicy peach filling underneath. A wooden spoon rests at the edge.

What to serve with Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler

Looking for a way to combine everything for a full meal plan? This section, found in every post, will help you pair the recipe youโ€™re viewing with other flavorful dishes to make your mealtime that much easier. Enjoy this section of posts? Leave a comment below and let me know!

  • Strawberry Crisp โ€“ a sweet, tart start to summer that can be made in a Dutch oven.
  • Smothered Pork Chops โ€“ another southern classic that pairs perfectly, bringing gravy-drenched goodness to the dinner table.
  • Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread โ€“ you canโ€™t have Southern goodness without cornbread. The perfect sweet and savory side.

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A bowl contains peach cobbler topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar, served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A gold spoon rests inside the bowl.
A bowl contains peach cobbler topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar, served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A gold spoon rests inside the bowl.

Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler

Decadently sweet and delightful, cast iron peach cobbler is a treat for your whole family. Bonus, your kitchen will smell just like your Grandmother's kitchen during the summertime. Pure happiness!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cobbler Topping

Sprinkle

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400F. Peel, pit, and slice your peaches. Slice the peaches into about 1/2 inch slice.
    5 cups peaches
    Ingredients for a recipe are laid out on a white surface, including peaches, honey, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, spices, and other small ingredients in bowls.
  • Melt 4 Tablespoons of butter into a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the peaches to your dutch oven and start to cook down. Stir the peaches to be covered by the melted butter. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring twice.
    4 Tablespoons butter
    A black pot filled with cooked apple slices in a simmering brown sauce. Steam rises from the mixture, indicating it is hot.
  • Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, and Bourbon. Then give a good stir. Allow the filling to cook over medium for 5-10 minutes to ensure the alcohol has burned off. As the filling cooks, the liquid will become like a syrup. It should reach a consistency between maple syrup and honey. Stir often to keep sugars from burning to the bottom of the dutch oven.
    ยฝ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ยผ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, โ…“ cup brown sugar, ยผ cup honey, ยผ cup Bourbon
    A hand pours liquid from a glass bowl into a pot filled with sliced peaches, brown sugar, and spices.
  • In a small glass mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Remove the dutch oven from the heat and stir in the slurry. Stir it a few times as it sits between removing from the heat and adding the topping.
    2 teaspoons cornstarch, 3 Tablespoons cold water
  • In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients of the topping.
    Seven clear glass bowls containing measured baking ingredients including flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, milk, salt, and baking powder are arranged on a light-colored surface.
  • Add the cold butter and cut in using a pastry cutter.
    1 and ยฝ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ยฝ teaspoon salt, ยฝ cup granulated sugar, ยฝ cup ( one stick) butter, ยฝ cup whole milk
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  • When crumbly, drizzle in cold milk and stir to combine. Spoon evenly yet rusticly over the filling.
    A clear glass bowl with a white spatula contains a mixture of dough on a white surface.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, ยฝ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    A close-up of a golden brown dessert with a biscuit-like topping and caramelized edges in a dark round baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.

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