Dutch Oven
Dessert
Vegetarian
Easy Camping Lemon Berry Cobbler: Sweet & Tangy Dessert
This simple Dutch oven lemon berry cobbler is a sweet and tangy treat that's perfect for a satisfying dessert after a long day outdoors. Quick to put together with minimal fuss.
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Added October 14, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •12 oz frozen mixed berries
- •1/4 cup sugar
- •1.5 Tbsp cornstarch
- •1 whole fresh lemon
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •1 tsp baking powder
- •1/4 cup sugar
- •1/8 tsp salt
- •4 Tbsp cold butter
- •5 Tbsp milk
Equipment
- • Oven
- • Casserole dish
- • Mixing bowls
- • Zester
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Use a zester to remove the zest from the lemon.
- 2Place the thawed berries in a bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, 1/2 tsp of lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Stir and pour into a small casserole dish.
- 3In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and another 1/2 tsp of lemon zest. Cut in cold butter until it resembles damp sand. Stir in milk until sticky dough forms.
- 4Drop the biscuit dough onto the berries in small pieces.
- 5Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and berries are bubbling. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch spills.
- 6Serve warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Camp tips
- • You can use non-dairy milk as a substitute.
- • To prevent a mess, always place your casserole dish on a baking sheet.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 378
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