Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler

This Dutch oven apple cobbler makes the best camping dessert! Enjoy a golden, bubbling apple cobbler wherever you are in just 30 minutes.

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dutch oven apple cobbler

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Louisa

Line the Dutch oven with parchment paper.
Preheat the coals. They should be ready once they're white.
Place the apple slices in the lined Dutch oven and dust them with granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss until they're evenly coated, and arrange them in an even layer across the bottom of the Dutch oven.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
Slice the cold butter into small cubes and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers.
Once the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, gradually add the milk until a shaggy dough forms.
Scoop and drop pieces of dough over the layer of apples.
Cover the Dutch oven and place it on a ring of coals. Top the lid with coals to reach 350°F. Adjust the number of coals according to the size of your Dutch oven.
Bake the apple cobbler for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apple juices are visibly bubbling at the edges.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

No need to be a perfectionist when assembling your Dutch oven apple cobbler! Just drop the dough pieces on top of the apples, making sure they're evenly distributed.
For a 12-inch Dutch oven, aim for 10 to 12 coals underneath and 14 to 16 on its lid. You'll need more or fewer coals, depending on the size of your Dutch oven, to ensure even cooking.
If you're taking this apple Dutch oven dessert camping, freeze your butter so it stays cold once you arrive at the campsite. You can also mix the dry ingredients and place the mixture in a resealable bag to make your prep work easier outdoors.