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A plate of apple crumble topped with whipped cream is served on a wooden board. Two gold spoons are placed beside it, reminiscent of a Dutch oven peach cobbler. Red apples and a rolling pin are in the background, along with newspaper pages.

Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler

Author: Heather Painchaud
Warm Dutch oven apple cobbler made over the campfire with cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery cake topping — perfectly simple and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Dutch Oven
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 21-ounce cans of apple pie filling
  • 1 15.25-ounce package of spice cake mix
  • ¾ cup butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Line your cast iron Dutch oven with parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.
  • Empty the apple pie filling into the lined Dutch oven.
  • Sprinkle the dry spice cake mix evenly over the apples and press down firmly.
  • Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring it's mostly covered. It's okay if some dry mix peeks through around the edges.
  • Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake the cobbler over hot coals for about 50 minutes.
  • Dish up the warm cobbler with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or brown sugar.

Notes

  • You can also bake the cobbler in a conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
  • Lining the Dutch oven with parchment paper not only makes cleanup easier but also prevents the cobbler from sticking, ensuring you get every delicious bite.
  • Maintaining the right temperature is crucial. Too hot, and you'll burn the bottom; too cool, and you'll be waiting forever. A good rule of thumb is to place about 8 charcoal briquettes under the Dutch oven and 16 on top to achieve approximately 350°F.
  • While apple is a classic choice, don't hesitate to try other fruit fillings like peach, cherry, or blueberry. Mixing fruits can also lead to delightful surprises.
  • For an extra layer of texture, sprinkle chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, over the cake mix before adding the butter.
  • Melting the butter beforehand ensures even distribution over the cake mix, leading to a consistent, golden crust.
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