Grilled Peach and Blackberry Cobbler

Grilled Peach and Blackberry Cobbler – Sweet, Smoky, and Summery

There’s nothing quite like ending a summer evening with a warm, fruit-filled dessert fresh off the grill. This Grilled Peach and Blackberry Cobbler captures that perfect balance of rustic comfort and seasonal flair. With juicy grilled peaches, tart blackberries, and a golden biscuit topping all baked in a cast-iron skillet, it’s a dish that brings out the best of backyard cooking and desserts.

Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, enjoying a quiet weekend, or gathering around the firepit with family, this cobbler is a crowd-pleaser that feels special without being fussy.

Why You’ll Love This Grilled Cobbler

Grilling the fruit before baking brings out deeper sweetness and adds a smoky complexity you can’t get from an oven. It also makes this dessert a perfect companion to your summer meals.  You can cook it right alongside your burgers or chicken on the grill.

Some reasons this cobbler stands out:

• It uses peak-season fruit like peaches and blackberries

• Grilling gives it an added depth of flavor

• Everything comes together in one cast-iron skillet

• It’s easy to serve warm straight from the grill

Ingredient Highlights

This dessert doesn’t require a long list of ingredients.  There are just a few thoughtfully chosen ones that complement each other perfectly. The key is starting with fresh, ripe fruit and letting their natural flavors shine.

Start with juicy peaches and grill until lightly charred. Choose ones that are ripe but still firm enough to hold up on the grill. The addition of blackberries brings a pop of tartness that balances the peaches’ sweetness beautifully. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup adds natural sweetness and helps thicken the fruit juices.  A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors.

For the topping, a simple biscuit dough comes together with pantry staples – flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter – brought to life with a touch of vanilla. Once grilled, the topping becomes golden and crisp and soaks up just enough of the bubbling fruit below.

Tips for Success

Grilled cobbler is rustic by nature, but a few small tips can help make yours exceptional.

• Grill the peaches first. Just a few minutes on the grates helps caramelize their natural sugars and adds light char.

• Use indirect heat. Place the cast-iron skillet away from the direct flame so the cobbler cooks evenly without burning the bottom.

• Leave space between biscuit drops. This allows steam to escape and gives the topping room to expand and crisp up.

• Tent loosely with foil if the topping browns too fast before the fruit bubbles.

• Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken slightly.

What You’ll Need

This is a grill-friendly dessert that doesn’t need fancy tools, but a few key pieces make it work smoothly.

• Grill – Char the peaches and bake the cobbler outdoors

• Cast-iron skillet – Holds heat evenly and can go directly on the grill

• Tongs – Essential for flipping the peaches safely

• Mixing bowls – One for the fruit and one for the biscuit topping

• Measuring cups and spoons – To get the right ratios for dough and filling

Other Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed this grilled fruit dessert, you’ll love these other recipes from the Sisters Know Best collection. They’re perfect for warm weather cooking and bring together fresh ingredients with simple techniques.

• Easy Campfire Food Your Family Will Love – Great for grilling weekends or summer getaways.

• Oven-Fried Crispy Chicken – Pairs beautifully with a warm, sweet cobbler.

• Apple Cinnamon Muffin Recipe – For cozy mornings when fruit and comfort go hand in hand.

• Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites – A rich, low-carb dessert that’s creamy, spiced, and perfect as a guilt-free indulgence.

Grilled Peach and Blackberry Cobbler is the kind of dessert that turns an everyday meal into something memorable. It’s simple, rustic, and packed with summery goodness. Whether you’re hosting guests or just treating yourself, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds.

Make it once, and it just might become a seasonal tradition.

Grilled Peach and Blackberry Cobbler

This rustic cobbler brings together smoky grilled peaches and juicy blackberries under a golden biscuit topping. Perfect for summer cookouts or backyard gatherings, it’s a warm-weather dessert with just the right balance of sweet and tart.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Equipment

• Grill for charring peaches and baking the cobbler
• Cast-Iron Skillet ensures even heat distribution and grill safety
• Tongs for safely turning peaches on the grill
• Mixing bowl to combine fruit and topping ingredients
• Measuring Cups for accurate mixing

Ingredients

  

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Fruit Filling

• 4 medium peaches halved and pitted
• 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Biscuit Topping

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
• ¼ cup milk plus more as needed
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Finishing
• 1 tablespoon melted butter optional, for brushing
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

 

• Preheat your grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grates or prep an area for indirect heat.
• Place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill for 3–4 minutes, until grill marks appear. Remove and let cool slightly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
• In a mixing bowl, combine chopped grilled peaches, blackberries, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon if using. Toss gently until the fruit is well coated.
• Transfer the fruit mixture into a greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in milk and vanilla just until a dough forms. If too dry, add a splash more milk.
• Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the fruit, leaving some space between each mound for expansion.
• Place the skillet on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden and cooked through and the filling is bubbly.
• If desired, brush the biscuit tops with melted butter for extra flavor.
• Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a finishing touch.

Notes

• You can use frozen blackberries, but thaw and drain them first.
• For added crunch, sprinkle a bit of turbinado sugar on the biscuit topping before grilling.
• Don’t skip the rest time—it allows the juices to thicken and flavors to settle.

Keyword blackberry, cobbler, fruit, peach, summer dessert

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