Campfire Treats
Top this Apple-Berry Crisp Recipe with a serving of whipped cream. (Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley photo)
These camp-worthy treats taste best when enjoyed around a cozy campfire with good company and nothing but the stars above you
Campfire Apple-Berry Crisp Recipe
Wrap yourself in a blanket, huddle around the fire and treat yourself to this Campfire Apple-Berry Crisp Recipe
By: Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 tart apples, cored and sliced
- Handful of fresh blueberries
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 package granola, your favorite*
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, divided
- Whipped cream
*I highly recommend using granola flavored with toasted coconut.
Directions:
1. Prepare your campfire or grill.
2. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, blueberries, lemon juice, flour, white sugar, cinnamon and salt. Lay out 6 squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil, and evenly divide apple mixture onto each piece of foil.
3. Top each pile of apples with granola (to taste), sprinkle with brown sugar and a pat of butter.
4. Fold the foil and crimp edges to make packets. Then double wrap each pouch with another sheet of aluminum foil to prevent leakage.
5. Place the packets near the fire where the temperature is about medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes or until apples and blueberries soften and bubble, rotating packets occasionally. Be careful when opening up pouches. Serve with whipped cream on top.
Savory Ranch Snack Mix Recipe
This Savory Ranch Snack Mix Recipe is the perfect snack to bring on your next adventure. (Jessyca Sortillon photo)
Prepare this easy snack mix recipe at home, then enjoy it on the road to your camping destination or share it around a blazing campfire
By: Jessyca Sortillon
Serves: 6-8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups toasted corn cereal
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese crackers
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese snack crackers
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup wasabi peas (optional)
- 1 package ranch dip mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Melt butter in microwave.
3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss mixture until ingredients are evenly coated with the seasonings and butter.
4. Spread mixture evenly onto two baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake 10-12 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool.
6. Store snack mix in a large zip top bag and enjoy on the road or at camp.
Chocolate Fruit Pizza Recipe
This Chocolate Fruit Pizza Recipe is topped with raspberries and bananas, but feel free to sub them for your favorite fruits. (Hannah Walton photo)
There are more awesome sweet fireside treats than s'mores, so venture outside of your comfort zone and give this Chocolate Fruit Pizza Recipe a try
By: Hannah Walton
Serves: 8
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 jar Nutella
- 2 bananas
- Raspberries
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Directions:
1. Lightly brush pre-made pizza crust with butter. Place pizza crust on aluminum foil and place on a grill grate over a small open fire. Cook for approximately ten minutes or until crust is golden brown. Check every few minutes to avoid burning.
2. While crust is cooking, slice bananas on a clean cutting board.
3. Remove crust from the fire and spread Nutella evenly over the surface, leaving approximately ½ or 1 inch bare along the edge of the crust.
4. Top the Nutella spread with bananas and raspberries. Cut into slices and serve.
Cherry Pie S’more Cones Recipe
Cherry Pie S’more Cones Recipe (Jessyca Sortillon photo)
Gather everyone around the campfire to make these yummy, ooey-gooey cherry pie s’more cones
By: Jessyca Sortillon
Yield: 12 cones
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minute
Ingredients:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 package waffle cones (12 count)
- 1 package mini marshmallows
- 1 package mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Special Equipment:
Directions:
1. Fill inside of waffle cones with a mix of mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and cherry pie filling.
2. Tightly wrap each cone in aluminum foil and place on campfire grill grate for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs. Amount of time will vary depending on how hot your campfire is.
3. When the marshmallows and chocolate have melted, remove cones from campfire. Let cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully unwrap foil and indulge in these tasty campfire treats!
Cinnamon, Apple and Brie Mini Pies Recipe
Cinnamon, Apple and Brie Mini Pies Recipe (Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley photo)
This mini pie recipe is a great way to cook on a campfire with friends and family
By: Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minute
Ingredients:
- 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread
- 1 can apple pie filling
- 4-8 slices brie cheese
Special Equipment:
- Pie iron(s)
- Cooking spray
Directions:
1. Prepare your campfire to create medium-hot coals. If your pie iron is new, follow package directions to season it if necessary.
2. Spray the inside of pie irons with cooking spray. Then lay one slice of bread onto one pie iron flap. Spread apple pie filling onto the bread and top with a slice or two of brie cheese and cover with the second slice of bread. Hinge the pie iron closed with the second flap. If the bread slices are bigger than the pie irons, that's okay. Push down to create a seal in the bread and rip/cut off excess bread that is sticking out.
3. Lay the pie irons on top of medium-hot coals and toast for 5-10 minutes, flipping and rotating occasionally. Occasionally check for doneness – bread should look golden brown and apple pie filling should be warmed through. (Do not stick your pie irons directly into the fire – you will burn your bread black before the inside warms.)
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