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This Dutch oven apple cobbler recipe tucks spiced apples under a buttery, golden brown crust that’s fluffy inside. It’s the best campfire dessert!
A little rustic and a whole lot yummy, this Dutch oven apple cobbler might just steal s’mores’ thunder on your next camping trip.
It’s sneakily easy to make and even more delicious with ice cream melting over it.
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Besides this delectable dessert, your Dutch oven is also perfect for savory comfort foods! Try this prime rib roast or chicken pot pie.
Why You’ll Love This Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler Recipe
- This outdoor apple cobbler only needs a few simple ingredients.
- This apple cobbler Dutch oven recipe is perfect for outdoor cooking on your next camping trip!
- Making apple cobbler in a Dutch oven yields the best crisp, buttery biscuit topping and tender, cinnamon-spiced apples underneath.
Ingredients And Substitutions
For the apple filling:
Apples – You can use tart apples like Granny Smith, sweet apples like Honeycrisp, or a combination of both in this campfire Dutch oven apple cobbler!
Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon – We’ll toss the apple slices in cinnamon sugar, so don’t forget to line your Dutch oven with parchment paper for easier clean-up.
For the cobbler topping:
All-purpose flour and baking powder – They form the base of the biscuit cobbler topping.
Granulated sugar – To sweeten the cobbler topping.
Salt – To balance the sweetness of this apple cobbler in Dutch oven. Want to round out this campfire dessert’s flavor? Add some vanilla extract!
Ground cinnamon – This Dutch oven apple cobbler recipe also features a cinnamon-spiced topping! You can add other spices like nutmeg as well.
Unsalted butter – Use cold butter for a crumbly buttery topping.
Milk – For moisture.
Vanilla ice cream – You can also make ice cream at home for your apple spice cobbler! This warm, comforting dessert pairs perfectly with the unbelievably vegan pumpkin ice cream.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Do Not Overmix
For a perfectly crumbly texture, avoid overmixing the cobbler topping, as it may become tough.
Ensure Even Cooking
To determine how many charcoals you’ll need and ensure even cooking, double the diameter of the Dutch oven, then add one more. Use 1/3 of the coals on the bottom and 2/3 on the top. For a 10-inch Dutch oven, you’ll use 21 charcoals, with 7 underneath and 14 on top to prevent the bottom from burning before the top is done.
Rotate the Dutch Oven
The baking time for this Dutch oven apple cobble recipe ranges from 20 to 40 minutes. To prevent hot spots and uneven cooking, rotate the lid and Dutch oven in opposite directions at 90 degrees every 10 minutes.
Apple Cobbler Dutch Oven Recipe FAQs
What is the difference between apple cobbler and apple crisp?
An apple cobbler features a biscuit-like topping, making it denser than the lighter apple crisp, which boasts a crunchy, streusel-like topping.
Do you have to peel apples for this Dutch oven apple cobbler recipe?
It’s totally up to you if you want to peel the apples for your campfire apple cobbler.
Does apple cobbler need to be refrigerated?
Apple Dutch oven cobbler is best served warm, but I suggest refrigerating the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week for food safety purposes.
Can I freeze apple cobbler?
Yes, you can freeze this Dutch oven apple cobbler in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.
How do I clean a Dutch oven after cooking?
If a residue is stuck to the surface, scrub it gently with a soft brush and warm water. Then, dry the Dutch oven completely before storing it.
More Delicious Dessert Recipes
- Strawberry Peach Cobbler
- Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
- Vegan Peach Cobbler
- Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
- Apple Cinnamon Brownies
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Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
- 1.5 lbs apples, cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the cobbler topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/3 cup milk
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Line the Dutch oven with parchment paper.
- Preheat the coals. They should be ready once they’re white.
- Place the apple slices in the Dutch oven and dust them with granulated sugar and cinnamon. Mix until they’re evenly coated, then arrange the apples so they’re flat and level in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon for the cobbler topping.
- Slice the cold butter into cubes and work them into the flour mixture with your fingers.
- Once you have a coarse mixture, gradually add the milk and combine to form a dough.
- Drop pieces of dough over the apples.
- Cover the Dutch oven and place it on a ring of coals. Top the lid with coals to reach 350°F.
- Bake the apple cobbler for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a perfectly crumbly texture, avoid overmixing the cobbler topping, as it may become tough.
- To determine how many charcoals you’ll need and ensure even cooking, double the diameter of the Dutch oven, then add one more. Use 1/3 of the coals on the bottom and 2/3 on the top. For a 10-inch Dutch oven, you’ll use 21 charcoals, with 7 underneath and 14 on top to prevent the bottom from burning before the top is done.
- The baking time for this Dutch oven apple cobble recipe ranges from 20 to 40 minutes. To prevent hot spots and uneven cooking, rotate the lid and Dutch oven in opposite directions at 90 degrees every 10 minutes.
Nutrition
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