Cozy Grilled Peach Cobbler Skillet
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring smoky grilled peaches and a buttery cobbler crust cooked in a cast iron skillet on the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (50g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (85g)
- ½ cup whole milk (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350°F (175°C). If using charcoal, set it up for indirect grilling.
- Halve and pit the peaches. Toss them gently with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Place peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften. Flip and grill another 2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly, then slice each half into 3-4 wedges.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and cut into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
- In a small bowl, stir together milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Spread the batter evenly across the bottom.
- Arrange the grilled peach slices on top, pressing them gently into the batter.
- Place the skillet on the grill, cover with the lid, and cook for 25-30 minutes at steady 350°F (175°C) until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove skillet from grill and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Grilling peaches before baking adds a smoky caramel flavor that elevates the cobbler. Use medium heat to avoid charring. Under-mixing the batter prevents a tough crust. Use an oven mitt to handle the hot cast iron skillet. If peaches are very juicy, sprinkle a little flour or cornstarch before assembling to thicken juices. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, substitute flour and dairy accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the cobbler
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peach cobbler, grilled peaches, summer dessert, skillet cobbler, cast iron skillet, easy dessert, outdoor dessert