Imagine sitting around a crackling campfire, the stars twinkling overhead, and the most incredible aroma of warm peaches and sweet cake wafting through the night air. This isn't just any dessert - this is the ultimate camping hack that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering treat that will have everyone at your campsite begging for seconds! Our Camping Food Cheaters Peach Cobbler is so ridiculously easy, even novice campers can become dessert heroes in just minutes.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can sliced peaches in syrup
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your campfire or camping stove, ensuring a stable cooking surface and medium heat.
- Select a 9x13 inch cast-iron skillet or heavy-duty aluminum baking pan suitable for campfire cooking.
- Open the can of peaches and pour the entire contents, including syrup, directly into the skillet, spreading peaches evenly across the bottom.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and ground cinnamon, stirring to blend thoroughly.
- Melt the unsalted butter completely, either over the campfire or on your camping stove.
- Pour the melted butter over the dry cake mix, stirring until the mixture becomes a crumbly, slightly moistened texture.
- Carefully sprinkle the butter-cake mix evenly over the peaches, covering the entire surface.
- If using a campfire, place the skillet on a grill grate or set it near the edge of the fire with moderate heat. If using a camping stove, set to medium-low heat.
- Cover the skillet with aluminum foil to help create an even baking environment and prevent burning.
- Cook for approximately 25-30 minutes, rotating the skillet occasionally to ensure even heating.
- Check doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the cake topping - it should come out clean and the topping should be golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes to allow the cobbler to set.
- Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful camping dessert.
Tips
- Choose the Right Cookware: A cast-iron skillet is ideal, but a heavy-duty aluminum pan works perfectly. The key is having a pan that distributes heat evenly.
- Heat Management is Crucial: Keep your heat moderate. Too high, and you'll burn the bottom; too low, and it won't cook properly. Aim for a consistent, gentle heat.
- Rotate Regularly: To ensure even cooking, turn your skillet every 10 minutes, especially when cooking over an open campfire.
- Foil is Your Friend: The aluminum foil cover helps create an oven-like environment and prevents burning.
- Test for Doneness: Always check with a knife or toothpick. A clean insert means your cobbler is ready!
- Let it Rest: Allowing the cobbler to sit for 5-10 minutes helps it set and makes serving easier.
- Ice Cream Tip: Keep your vanilla ice cream in a well-insulated cooler to ensure it stays frozen until dessert time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
