Skillet Peach Cobbler for Your Next Kentucky Camping Trip
This skillet peach cobbler uses fresh or canned peaches and a simple topping. It can be baked in an oven or cooked more slowly over a campfire or camp stove with a lid. It is a practical dessert for camping trips in the Barren River Lake area.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
4–5 cups sliced peaches (fresh or drained canned), 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste), 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional), 1 cup biscuit mix or self-rising flour, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and extra butter for the skillet.
Method
Toss the peaches with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat (or in a 375°F oven). Add the peach mixture and cook until the juices begin to thicken. Stir the biscuit mix, milk, and melted butter into a soft batter. Drop spoonfuls of batter over the peaches. Cover the skillet and cook over low campfire coals or on a camp stove for 20–30 minutes, or bake uncovered in a 375°F oven for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is fully cooked; it may stay pale with covered stovetop cooking. Campfire heat varies, so allow extra time if the center is still doughy. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Fresh peaches work well in season; canned peaches are reliable for camping. If cooking over a fire, keep the heat moderate and check occasionally so the bottom does not scorch. Serve warm, plain or with a scoop of ice cream if available.
Planning future RV meals and outings around the lake? The Resort at Barren River Lake is under construction and is not open yet. Our RV-sites-only resort is across the road from the lake, with no cabins now or planned and no direct lake access from the property. Join the waiting list for opening updates, then explore the area for ideas to include in your trip.
Comments