This is one of our favorite camp desserts! Campfire apple pies are a delicious mix of crispy toasted bread and sweet filling. Plus everything tastes better under the stars!
We’ve been making campfire apple pies since we were kids! They’re honestly one of my favorite campfire desserts, I’ll even go as far as saying they’re right up there with S’mores. But since they require a nifty tool that I didn’t have until now, we haven’t made them in years! They’re buttery, crispy (like toast!) and have a sweet apple pie filling. Really they’re insanely delicious, especially with a lot of BUTTER! Read below for the recipe. Also, tomorrow we’ll be featuring a fun beach bonfire I hosted for a few of our friends! PS… Pie makers are on sale at World Market for $3.95!
How To Make This Camp Dessert – Step By Step
- Mix all of the ingredients together (except for the bread and 1 stick butter) in a large bowl and mix until apples are fully covered with the mixture.
- Butter two pieces of bread, both sides.
- Place a piece of bread on the bottom of the pie cooker. Fill it with the apple mixture (pile it high) then place the other piece of bread on top and close the pie cooker.
- Hold over a fire, until each side is golden brown.
This Camp Dessert Is An Easy Apple Pie Recipe!
This camp dessert is so easy to make, no messing around with crust recipes, just two pieces of buttered white bread and then a super simple apple pie filling. Lock them into the cast iron cooker and then cook over a fire until each side is golden brown!
Pie Iron – Great For Camp Desserts
These pie irons are simply awesome! Rome’s #1705 model, is a square pie-iron style. It is made of cast iron and it easily fits two standard issue slices of bread. The company’s #1605 model, a double-wide cooker, is another favorite. It lets you roast four pieces of bread in quick order with the filling simmering inside.
All the irons come mounted on long metal rods. The heat-absorbing handles at the ends are made of wood. They are around $30 USD and worth every penny!
Building A Campfire!
You may have a firepit or perhaps you’re already a Bear Grylls level survival expert. But if not, below are some basic tips for building a fire. Soon you’ll be ready to cook up this delicious camp dessert!
Position Your Campfire
First things first, position your campfire at least three meters (10 feet) away from anything flammable like your tent or overhanging trees. Ideally, the area will be sheltered from the wind but always leave enough distance to protect yourself and the environment.
Look for flat ground on which to build your campfire to prevent flaming embers from rolling down the hillside.
Create Your Fire Bed
If your campsite has designated fire pits, always use them. If you’re wild camping, use a pre-existing fire bed whenever possible. Naturally, there will be occasions on which you have to make your own.
Your fire bed should be on exposed earth and not grass (especially dead grass). If you can’t find an area like this, you can dig away grass and plant material or pile up some dirt into a small platform (always check local guidelines first).
Create A Ring Of Rocks
It’s good practice to use a ring of rocks to help contain the fire. Use dry rocks about the size of a clenched fist and space them apart so some air can still circulate at the bottom of the fire.
Don’t build your fire against large boulders or objects as it will leave unsightly marks. Also, avoid using damp or wet rocks as they can spit moisture and even fracture as they heat up.
Gather Your Wood
It goes without saying that you want dry wood. Avoid anything that is green, too wet or that bends without snapping – it almost certainly won’t burn well. Try to use only fallen wood – this is better for the environment and burns more effectively too.
If you’re struggling to find dry kindling, you can use your penknife (of course you have a penknife) to whittle down larger damp twigs and branches to get to the drier timber underneath.
Lay Your Fire
There are several ways to lay your fire depending on what your needs are. Nearly all start with either a tepee or lean-to fire lay.
Tepee: Place a bundle of tinder in the centre of your fire bed and then build a tepee around and above it using your kindling wood. Leave a small gap for lighting and to let air in.
Lean-to: Stick a long piece of kindling into the ground at about a 30-degree angle – this will be your support stick. It can also be leaned against a bigger log instead.
Light Your Fire
When lighting your campfire you want to light the tinder right in the center as quickly as possible. Matches can get wet and easily blow out outdoors.
Cigarette lighters are not good for getting right inside the tinder bundle. You can use a Flex Neck Utility Lighter which has a wind-resistant flame, ideal for lighting campfires in all conditions.
Top Tips For A Camp Dessert
- Make Sure your apples are fully covered with the mixture.
- Butter your bread before it goes into the pie iron.
- Don’t skimp on filling the bread with the apple pie mixture!
- Hold over the fire until the bread is golden brown, then you know your camp dessert is perfect to eat!
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Campfire Apple Pies
Ingredients
- 6 apples thinly sliced, A variety of green and red is best.
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 loaf white bread
- 1 stick butter, softened
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together (except for the bread and 1 stick butter) in a large bowl and mix until apples are fully covered with the mixture.
- Butter two pieces of bread, both sides.
- Place a piece of bread on the bottom of the pie cooker. Fill it with the apple mixture (pile it high) then place the other piece of bread on top and close the pie cooker.
- Hold over a fire, until each side is golden brown.
Catherine says
September 2, 2014 at 9:41 amThese really look delicious and fun too. Blessings, Catherine
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
September 2, 2014 at 12:41 pmYum! I haven’t had a hobo pie in years! Probably since I was a kid. I didn’t know you could still buy the irons. I’m totally getting one!
Jess says
September 5, 2014 at 10:38 amToday was the first time I ever saw the term Hobo Pie. I love it. In South Africa we call them jaffles. 🙂
Marla Meridith says
September 6, 2014 at 8:36 amThese little pies are so fun…now I wanna go camping!
jessie says
September 8, 2014 at 6:17 amI remember making them with you when we were young! ohh memories! : )
Kristin says
September 10, 2014 at 1:06 pmI loooove this idea!! You have me feeling so inspired this afternoon! Haha I’m ordering some of those pie makers right now!
chris owen says
September 15, 2014 at 7:47 pmlove your ultimate pumpkin pie recipe! what a great idea to do the marshmallow topping.
campfire apple pie, yum.
Hollowed out cupcakes, yes!
Romeo is looking like a little man.
chris