Ripe peaches get soft and jammy under gentle smoke, then topped with a buttery, golden crumble. This is the kind of dessert that turns a backyard smoke session into a full event. Simple ingredients, big payoff.
Servings: 8
Smoker Temp: 350°F
Smoke Time: about 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or frozen, thawed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the peaches. Toss the sliced peaches with 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
- Make the batter. Whisk the flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Stir in the melted butter and milk until just combined.
- Assemble. Pour the batter into a greased cast iron skillet or foil pan. Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the batter without stirring.
- Smoke. Preheat your smoker to 350°F using a mild fruit wood like apple or peach. Place the pan on the rack and smoke until the top is golden and set, and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
- Cool slightly. Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if using.
Notes: Peach or apple wood keeps the smoke flavor subtle and lets the fruit shine. If your peaches aren't very ripe, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the peach mixture.
