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 you’re so inspired.
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 aren’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.
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
Best Peach Cobbler made in cast iron
How to store cast iron Peach Cobbler
As with many cooked fruit desserts, you’ll want to enjoy your
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.
Can Peach Cobbler be frozen?
Peaches are a delicious summer fruit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them during the year with your
You may also find others say you can freeze your cobbler unbaked – but this doesn’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 doesn’t last as long in the freezer.
Choosing your cast iron
Choosing cast iron doesn’t have to be intimidating. It will be useful in many ways, especially in a
Even if you’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 you’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
Below are my recommendations for cast iron Dutch ovens. Use the slider at the bottom of the grid to see all the products.
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How to make Peach Cobbler in a Dutch oven
Prepare your peaches by peeling, pitting, and slicing them for your cobbler. Melt
Next, you’ll want to create a slurry with cornstarch in a glass. Remove your
The topping for your
What to serve with Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler
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- Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread – you can’t have Southern goodness without cornbread. The perfect sweet and savory side.
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Dutch Oven Fresh Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 5 cups peaches about 8-10 pealed, pitted, and sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ⅓ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Bourbon optional
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons cold water
Cobbler Topping
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup ( one stick) butter
- ½ cup whole milk
Sprinkle
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
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
- 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
- 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.½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup Bourbon
- 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.
- Add the cold butter and cut in using a pastry cutter.1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup ( one stick) butter, ½ cup whole milk
- When crumbly, drizzle in cold milk and stir to combine. Spoon evenly yet rusticly over the filling.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nutrition
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.