Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Dutch oven peach cobbler with golden biscuit-style topping over bubbling peach filling. Layered peaches and yellow cake mix cook into a classic campfire cobbler texture.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

cooling 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Peach filling

58 oz sliced peaches Drain well before using.
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp nutmeg

Topping

1 yellow cake mix Use box yellow cake mix (dry).
0.5 cup butter Melt before drizzling.
1 vanilla ice cream For serving (optional to taste).

Equipment

1 Dutch oven

Method

Layer the peaches

Spread the drained sliced peaches in the bottom of a Dutch oven in an even layer.
Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the peaches so they’re coated across the surface.

Add the cobbler topping

Pour the yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches without stirring so the dry layer stays on top.
Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.

Campfire cook

Cover the Dutch oven and place it on campfire coals with additional coals on top of the lid to create even heat.
Cook for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the peaches are bubbling around the edges (visual cue: browned top and active bubbling).

Cool and serve

Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving to set the topping slightly.
Serve warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream (visual cue: glossy peach filling and spoonable golden topping).

Notes

Pro tip: don’t stir after adding the cake mix—keeping it layered helps the topping bake up golden and biscuit-like. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days; reheat gently in the Dutch oven or microwave. Freezing isn’t recommended for the best topping texture. For a simpler swap, use low-sugar vanilla ice cream if you want to reduce added sugar at serving.