Campfire Pear & Ginger Cobbler 🍐

Looking for a cozy dessert to enjoy around the campfire? This Campfire Pear & Ginger Cobbler combines sweet, juicy pears, warm spices, and a buttery golden topping for the perfect fall camping treat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–35 minutes
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 4 ripe but firm pears, peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp flour

For the topping:

• 1 cup biscuit mix
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• 3–4 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, toss the sliced pears with brown sugar, melted butter, ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour.
2. Make the topping: Mix the biscuit mix and brown sugar together. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then stir in enough milk to make a thick, soft dough.
3. Assemble: Lightly grease a cast-iron Dutch oven. Spread the pear mixture evenly across the bottom and spoon the topping over the pears.
4. Cook over the campfire: Cover with the lid and place over a bed of hot coals. Add a few coals to the lid for more even heat. Bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, checking periodically, until the pears are tender and the topping is golden and cooked through.
5. Serve: Let cool slightly, then enjoy warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat!

Campfire Tip: Keep the Dutch oven over moderate heat rather than direct flames to help prevent the fruit and topping from burning. Cooking time will vary with coal temperature and Dutch oven size.

Enjoy this recipe next time you stay at Knoville Campground!