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Campfire Blackberry Cobbler: Juicy Dessert Made Easy

A juicy, sweet-tart blackberry cobbler cooked over a campfire in a Dutch oven. Fresh berries bubble under a golden biscuit topping, making a perfect end to a day of tent camping.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups blackberries fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir gently to coat berries. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour in milk and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Prepare your campfire or camp stove. For a Dutch oven, you need a bed of hot coals. Place the Dutch oven on a grate or directly on coals.
  5. Pour the berry mixture into the Dutch oven. Drop spoonfuls of dough over the top, spreading slightly. Cover with the lid.
  6. Using tongs, place 6-8 hot coals on top of the lid to create even heat. Cook for 25-30 minutes, rotating the Dutch oven a quarter turn every 10 minutes to prevent hot spots.
  7. Check for doneness: the topping should be golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.