We ate this after a full day of hiking and exploring in Capitol Reef National Park. It was so good. It made so much we invited a family who was camping nearby to come and share our bounty.
Dutch Oven Summer Fruit Cobbler
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For shallow 12-inch Dutch oven, if using a deeper one, double the fruit and filling ingredients but keep the topping the same
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2-2½ lbs. fresh or frozen peaches
- 4 cups fresh or frozen berries (I used strawberries and blueberries)
- 1 cup sugar (use a little less if your fruit is really sweet)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- pinch salt
Topping:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup stone ground corn meal (coarse or fine)
- ¼ cup dry milk powder (omit if you use fresh milk instead of water)
- 2-4 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (8 Tablespoons) cold butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1½ cups cold water or milk (omit dry milk powder if using fresh milk)
Instructions
For filling-
- Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt together. Set aside until ready to assemble cobbler.
For topping-
- Whisk all of the dry ingredients together. Add the cold butter and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your hands. The mixture will look like cornmeal with larger, pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. If making in advance, transfer to a large resealable plastic bag or cover bowl with plastic wrap. Chill until ready to make the batter.
To assemble filling:
- In a large bowl mix all of the fruit with the cornstarch and sugar. Let stand for a few minutes to allow sugar to dissolve. Transfer to the Dutch oven. (Can line with foil because it will be sticky!)
To assemble topping:
- Add the cold water or milk to the bag or bowl and mix just until combined. Pour over the fruit. Put lid on top and use 8 coals on bottom and 14 coals on top. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the juices are bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Makes about 8-10 servings.
For a wonderful tutorial on this recipe and other dutch oven recipes visit: http://www.designmom.com/2013/08/living-well-15-secrets-to-dutch-oven-cooking/
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