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Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Dutch oven peach cobbler with a golden biscuit-like cake mix topping over bubbling peach filling. Cook on campfire coals for a classic cobbler with crisp, golden edges.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Peaches
  • 2 can (29 oz) sliced peaches, drained
Seasonings
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Topping
  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 0.5 cup butter, melted
Serving
  • 1 vanilla ice cream

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Assemble in Dutch oven
  1. Spread the drained sliced peaches in the bottom of a Dutch oven so they form an even layer. Visual cue: peaches should cover the base without dry spots.
  2. Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg evenly over the peaches. Visual cue: the fruit should look lightly coated with speckled seasoning.
  3. Pour the yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches without stirring. Visual cue: dry, pale mix should sit on top like a blanket.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible. Visual cue: butter should darken patches of the topping.
Campfire cook
  1. Cover the Dutch oven and place it on campfire coals with additional coals on top of the lid. Use a steady heat so the oven cooks evenly.
  2. Cook for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden and the peaches are bubbling. Visual cue: bubbling should be visible around the edges and the top should look crisp-golden.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving. Visual cue: bubbling should slow and the topping should set slightly.
  2. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Visual cue: ice cream should partially melt into the cobbler for a creamy contrast.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the coals steady and aim for an even bake—too hot on one side can darken the top before the peaches bubble. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3-4 days; reheat in the Dutch oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the cake mix topping can soften. For a lighter swap, use light butter or a reduced-sugar sweetener for part of the sugar.