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Easy Rustic Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler Recipe with Biscuit Topping for Perfect Summer Desserts

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A comforting and easy-to-make peach cobbler baked in a Dutch oven with a tender biscuit topping, perfect for summer gatherings and casual desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (can substitute frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice about 6 cups of fresh peaches. Toss with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (if using), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let sit while preparing biscuit topping.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or forks to cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix; dough will be sticky.
  4. Preheat Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking in an oven. For campfire cooking, prepare coals to medium heat.
  5. Transfer peach mixture with juices into the Dutch oven. Dollop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the top; dough does not need to cover peaches completely.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbly. A toothpick inserted into the biscuit topping should come out clean.
  7. Let cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If biscuit topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Add a splash of water or extra lemon juice if peaches are not juicy enough. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk, and replace sugar with maple syrup if desired. Peeling peaches is recommended for smoother texture but optional. Use fresh or frozen peaches for best results; canned peaches should be well drained.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, Dutch oven dessert, biscuit topping, summer dessert, easy peach cobbler, rustic cobbler, campfire dessert

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