Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler is so easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser! Only three ingredients to make this amazing dish. Perfect for a fast, yummy dessert that you can make for just about any event.
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A can of peach pie filling, a can of Sprite soda, and a box of yellow cake mix—seriously, that's it! That means no eggs, milk, or butter are required. I made this cobbler in the oven, but it's actually a great recipe for camping if you take a Dutch oven!
Dutch oven meals are so great for camping and cooking over a fire. This recipe's 3 ingredients can easily be packed in a bag or box and forgotten about until dessert time. Just don’t forget to pack the can opener for the canned pie filling (or find a can with a pull top).
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Rich, Delicious Flavor: Dutch ovens provide even heat distribution, allowing the peaches to caramelize perfectly and the cobbler topping to develop a golden, crispy crust.
- Versatility and Simplicity: This recipe can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches and is a super simple recipe with minimal fuss.
- Social Cooking Experience: Cooking a peach cobbler in a Dutch oven is perfect for those outdoor gatherings since it can be cooked over a fire or on a grill. It’s just a great dish to share with family and friends, big crowds or small.
Recipe Ingredients
- Yellow cake mix
- Peach pie filling
- Sprite
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
How To Make Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
Step 1: Spread peach pie filling evenly over the bottom of the Dutch oven.
Step 2: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
Step 3: Pour Sprite evenly over the top.
Step 4: Bake for 20-30 minutes until the top is brown and bubbly.
Recipe FAQs
A peach cobbler should be wet but not to the point where juices run off the plate and the topping is soggy and feels undercooked. The top should have a nice golden color, and the bottom peach filling should be thick and bubbling, while the center of the cobbler should be able to come out clean (or mostly clean) if you poke it with a toothpick.
Yes, your filling will always thicken as it cools, but it may not thicken to the extent that you think it will. If you were to use a homemade peach filling for this cobbler, you’d want it to be mostly thickened before using so that the oven can keep it cooking and then as it cools it becomes a perfect consistency.
Because we use canned peach pie filling we really don't have to worry about any of this as the filling is already thickened and it will set and thicken slightly as it cools.
Unless you are cooking this Dutch oven cobbler over a fire, you should bake it uncovered. This will help give you a nice golden-colored top crust and make sure that the cobbler is evenly cooked on all sides. If you notice the top crust getting too dark at any point, you can loosely cover it with a piece of foil to prevent it from further darkening.
After your cobbler has baked, if you put it away too early, it can become soggy before the next time you get to it. This is because if you put it away in a sealed, air-tight container while the cobbler is still warm, the condensation that forms in the container can soften the top crust and make it soggy as a direct result.
A good way to avoid this issue is to make sure that you allow your cobbler to cool completely before putting it away.
Expert Tips
- Cake Mix Choices: I tested this recipe with Duncan Hines classic yellow cake mix, and it was fabulous. But use whatever yellow cake mix you have on hand; I think it will be just as yummy. You can also use a homemade yellow cake recipe instead of a mix.
- Storing Cobbler: Allow the cobbler to cool completely before putting it into an airtight container. This will help keep it from getting soggy.
- Golden Crust: This cobbler is baked uncovered, but if you think the top is getting too dark, go ahead and cover it lightly with a piece of aluminum foil until it's done baking.
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Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 12-inch Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Enameled Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 22 ounces peach pie filling (one can, weight is approximate)
- 12 ounces Sprite (one can)
Instructions
- Spread peach pie filling evenly over the bottom of the dutch oven.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
- Pour Sprite evenly over the top.
To Bake with Coals
- Place lid on the dutch oven and place about 15 coals on top and 5-8 underneath.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the top is brown and bubbly.
To Bake in the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Bake prepared cobbler, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes until the top is brown and bubbly.
Notes
- I tested this recipe with Duncan Hines classic yellow cake mix, and it was fabulous. But use whatever yellow cake mix you have on hand; I think it will be just as yummy.
- To keep the leftover cobbler from becoming soggy, allow it to cool completely before putting it into an airtight container.
- If you think the top is getting too dark while baking, cover it lightly with a piece of aluminum foil until it's done
- .I like using a Dutch oven for this recipe, but you can use any glass, metal, or cast iron pan that is oven-safe.
steve
Hi from my Scouting days a few decades ago I loved the Peach Cobblers. I seem to recall we only used Bisquick and canned peaches, but no sprite or anything extra (as we only wanted to take the minimum). Would that work? Im in process of buying a camp dutch oven and reliving the old days. lol. thanks. steve
Alli
I'm not sure as I've only tested the recipe as it's written. I don't think that would be enough liquid for all the dry ingredients. It wouldn't be very sweet either.
C Morgan
What else can I use instead of Sprite?
Alli
You can use any sweet, clear soda with a mild flavor.
Alli
Easy and delicious recipe!