Warm, Blueberry Dessert Prepared Over an Outdoor Fire
Heat Things Up with an Easy Campfire Blueberry Cobbler
In this simple recipe, ripe blueberries simmer with butter and sugar, then receive a scrumptious biscuit topping in a quick-cooked campfire dessert.
Quick Shopping List:For a faultless outcome, select pastry flour.
- Portions: 8 hearty servings
- Ease: Simple
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Kitchen Ingredients (6 items)
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter
- 2 fresh dry pints of blueberries, carefully selected and washed
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unbleached pastry flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Let's Cook!
- Prepare your grill or campfire for medium heat, using 20 to 24 charcoal briquettes or lumps.
- Place a cast iron skillet on the heat; once it's heated, add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of the butter. Let it melt, then toss in the blueberries and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until a syrup forms and the mixture bubbles.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Using a fork, two knives, or your finger, cut the remaining 1/4 cup of butter into the flour until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add the buttermilk, quickly mixing until the dough comes together, slightly wet and clinging.
- Give the blueberry mixture a good stir, then spoon the dough into the skillet in about 1/4-cup portions.
- Fold the skillet with foil and cook until the filling bubbles, the cobbler top firms up and becomes rounded, and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Serve warm for an instant, scrumptious treat!
Variations and Insights
Flour Options
All-purpose flour is a versatile pick for cobbler toppings, offering a delightful texture and flexibility for various cooking contexts, including Dutch ovens.
Campfire Preparation
Pre-mix the dry ingredients at home, store in airtight containers for effortless camping-side preparation. Choose a Dutch oven with a raised lip on the lid and feet on the bottom for superior campfire performance. Aim for a temperature of 350°F using charcoal or lumps and adjust the number of coals as needed for consistent heating.
By experimenting with appropriate flour and adhering to campfire cooking guidelines, you can concoct a delightful blueberry cobbler over the campfire in no time!
The recipe for Campfire Blueberry Cobbler includes simmering blueberries with butter and sugar, which can be made more convenient for camping by pre-mixing the dry ingredients at home. To achieve a perfect dessert, consider using either pastry flour or all-purpose flour for the cobbler topping. The dessert is cooked over medium heat on a grill or campfire, and the crumb topping is made by cutting butter into flour until it resembles lumps.
