There's nothing better than a warm peach cobbler, especially when you put a smoky twist on it. This Bourbon Peach Cornbread Cobbler combines sweet peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and optional bourbon with a golden, buttery layer of cornbread.

Instead of baking this cobbler in the oven, we're taking it outside to the smoker. The cast iron skillet goes straight onto a smoker, where the peach filling gets warm and bubbly while the cornbread topping cooks up golden brown.

Finish it with a drizzle of honey right out of the smoker, and you've got a seriously good dessert that's perfect for backyard BBQs, summer gatherings, or whenever you want to turn your smoker into a dessert machine.

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Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
FAQ's
Pro Tips
Final Bite.
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Bourbon Peach Cornbread Cobbler

Why I Love This Recipe

Made completely on the smoker
Easy one-pan dessert
Sweet and smoky flavor
Golden cornbread topping
Fresh or canned peaches work great

Ingredients

Peaches
Vanilla extract
Brown sugar
Ground cinnamon
Cornbread mix
Eggs
Butter
Honey
Bourbon, optional

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: PreP the PEACH FILLING

Preheat your smoker to 350°F.

Add sliced peaches, bourbon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a cast iron skillet.

Stir until well combined.

step 2: Prepare the cornbread

Prepare the cornbread mix according to the package directions.

The mix I used called for melted butter and eggs.

Step 3: add the topping

Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the peach mixture.

Step 4: Smoke

Place the skillet on the smoker and cook at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5: check for doneness

Insert a toothpick into the center of the cornbread. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 6: Drizzle with honey

Insert a toothpick into the center of the cornbread. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

FAQ's

Can I make peach cobbler in an oven?

Absolutely! An oven works just like a smoker recipe. Cook the cobbler in a cast iron skillet at 350°F for approximately 30-45 minutes, until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Do I have to use bourbon?

No. Bourbon is completely optional. You can leave it out for a family friendly version of the cobbler.

Can I make this peach cobbler without a cast iron skillet?

A cast iron skillet is recommended because it holds heat well and works perfectly on a smoker. However, you can use another smoker safe baking dish or foil pan if needed. Just keep an eye on the cooking time.

Pro Tips

Use cast iron. A cast iron skillet distributes heat evenly and works perfectly on the smoker.
Don't overfill the skillet. Leave enough room for the cornbread topping to rise as it cooks.
Watch the cornbread. Cooking times can vary depending on your smoker and the depth of your skillet. Start checking around the 30-minute mark.
Don't skip the honey. That final drizzle adds a beautiful sweetness to the warm cornbread topping.
Add ice cream. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the warm cobbler takes this dessert to another level.

Final Bite.

This Bourbon Peach Cornbread Cobbler is exactly the kind of dessert I love making on the smoker. It's simple, packed with flavor, and gives you another excuse to fire up the smoker.

The peaches become warm and sweet, the bourbon adds a little extra depth, and the cornbread topping turns beautifully golden brown. Finish it with a drizzle of honey and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you've got a dessert that's going to steal the show at your next BBQ.

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