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Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler made in a Dutch oven with a golden biscuit-like topping over bubbling peach filling. Easy campfire dessert method: cake mix layer over drained peaches, butter drizzle, then coals on top and bottom for even browning.
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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: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach filling
  • 2 can (29 oz) sliced peaches Drain well so the topping stays golden instead of soggy.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Golden topping
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Pour dry and do not stir to keep the cobbler layering.
  • 0.5 cup butter Melted butter drizzled over the dry cake mix for browning and crisp edges.
  • 1 vanilla ice cream Serve warm cobbler with ice cream.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Assemble in Dutch oven
  1. Spread the drained sliced peaches in the bottom of a Dutch oven in an even layer so the filling cooks uniformly.
  2. Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the peaches to season every bite.
  3. Pour the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches without stirring so the topping bakes up golden.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible for crisp, browned edges.
Campfire cook
  1. Cover the Dutch oven and place it on campfire coals with additional coals on top of the lid for steady, even heat.
  2. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the peaches are bubbling at the edges (visual cue).
Rest and serve
  1. Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes so the filling thickens slightly before serving.
  2. Scoop into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Pro tip: drain the peaches thoroughly and avoid stirring the dry cake mix—those two steps help the topping stay layered and golden. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in a warm oven until heated through. Freezing is not recommended because the topping texture softens. For a lighter option, use reduced-sugar yellow cake mix if you want to cut added sugar while keeping the same method.