Muskoka Peach and Blueberry BBQ Cobbler
Does anyone else miss their kitchen when they are on holidays? I miss my kitchen so much that I try to cook or bake a dish or two when I’m away. For me, the act of slicing, stirring, and sauteing grounds me in the same way nature walks or paddle boating do. While I love all those experiences, I can’t help but feel deeply inspired to cook when I’m away.
Last summer, my husband and I joined two other couples to vacation in Muskoka. One morning, we headed into the closest town and I couldn’t help but pick up a basket or two of fresh sweet peaches and blueberries! The sight of these gems sent my mind whorling with recipe ideas! Restricted by what was available in the cottage, I challenged myself to come up with an easy and delicious dessert. Warm fruit cobbler never disappoints! While the peaches slowly simmered and caramelized on the BBQ, I threw together the topping. With minimal prep, this dessert was ready in no time. The aroma of peaches, butter, and sugar was intoxicating! We sat on the deck to watch the golden afternoon rays of the sun bounce off the glimmering lake. There was no need to talk. Instead, we quietly soaked up everything our senses could find… including the comforting warth and taste of this Muskoka Peach and Blueberry BBQ Cobbler.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
FILLING
- 6 large firm but ripe peaches peeled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
TOPPING
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- zest of remaining lemon
- 1 tbsp scant baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Punch salt
- ⅔ cup milk
OTHER
- ⅓ cup butter
- ¼ cup orange-flavoured or almond-flavoured liqueur
- 1 cup blueberries
- vanilla ice cream, garnish
- toasted almond slices, garnish
- splash of orange-flavoured or almond-flavoured liqueurs, garnish
- mint sprig, garnish
PREPARE FILLING
Preheat BBQ grill to very hot, about 400°F.
Combine filling ingredients in foil or cast iron pan and place on grill. Close lid, cook for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Prepare topping.
PREPARE TOPPING
Combine dry ingredients. Then add milk. Stir lightly with fork. Do not overmix. Set aside.
Place almond slices in pan and toast lightly on grill. Once lightly toasted, remove and place in bowl. Set aside.
ASSEMBLE DESSERT
Place butter in 9"x12" foil pan or cast iron pan and place on BBQ to melt. (I used 2- 8” foil pie pans with ⅓ scant cup butter in each pan.)
When peaches become lightly soft and fragrant, add liqueur. Stir and let cook for a few minutes until syrupy.
Once butter is melted, add batter and use spatula to spread evenly but do not stir. Keep pan on grill.
Then use slotted spoon to arrange cooked peaches over batter, leaving behind excess syrup from the pan. Sprinkle 1 cup fresh blueberries on top. Do not stir. Close lid, shut off half of burners so pan is on indirect heat.
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until surface is completely dry to touch and golden around edges. Check occasionally but close lid quickly. Test with a toothpick. Do not overcook. Remove from grill.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Drizzle with remaining syrup. Garnish with toasted almonds and a splash of liqueur, if using. Garnish with mint.
Consider using any combination of fruit. Firm fruit should be roasted as done with the peaches. Berries can be sprinkled on top. This version shows have of the cobbler with raspberries.
Any remaining syrup from roasting the fruit can be set aside until it is ready to spoon over individual servings. You may need to reheat it on the BBQ for a minute because it will set quickly.
Flavour the batter according to your preference. Consider vanilla extract or other citrus fruits.
Keyword blueberry, cobbler, dessert, fruit, orange liqueur, peaches