This Skillet Fruit Cobbler Is Summer In A Bowl

The following recipe and excerpt for skillet fruit cobbler are from “Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes From Across the Globe“ by Hugh Mangum . It’s available for purchase at Amazon.

A warm fruit cobbler served à la mode is summer in a bowl. The golden buttery crust cradles warm fruit that is just sweet enough. Topped with ice cream or whipped cream, this dessert is always a winner. This recipe uses a pan on the grill and offers a choice of filling — peach or blueberry and peach — but feel free to substitute either option with your preferred fruit.

Skillet Fruit Cobbler

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour Total time:1 hour 30 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

For the peach filling

• 6 peaches, cut into 1/2-inch/1-cm slices
• 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fresh ginger

For the blueberry-peach filling

• 4 peaches, cut into 1/2-inch/1-cm slices
• 3 cups (450 g) blueberries
• 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

For the topping

• 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose (plain) flour
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole (full-fat) milk
• 8 tablespoons (115 g) salted butter, cubed

For serving

• Fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium heat for indirect grilling.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes to macerate.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and mix again.
4. Place a 10-inch/25-cm cast-iron skillet on the hot part of the grill. Add the butter and cook until slightly browned. Add the topping mix and spread it evenly to cover the bottom of the pan. Spoon the fruit on top, then move the pan away from direct heat. Close the grill lid and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, until the fruit topping is golden brown. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Excerpted from Barbecue© 2025 by Hugh Mangum. Photography © 2025 by Nico Schinco. Reproduced by permission of Phaidon. All rights reserved.

• Dessert
• Summer