Apple Mountain Pies – Also Known As Campfire Pies

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Apple mountain pies, also known as campfire pies or hobo pies, are buttery, sweet apple pies cooked over a campfire in a pie iron. They have a sweet homemade apple pie filling and a crispy, super buttery crust. They are absolutely delicious!

apple mountain pies and cast iron pie maker

Our campfire apple pies are a delicious mix of buttery, crispy toasted bread and sweet apple pie filling.

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. You really have to make them and try this recipe to know how good they are.

The best part about mountain pies is that you can create any pie flavor you want. We’ve made peach campfire pies and pumpkin mountain pies and they all turn out buttery and delicious.

Also, check out our peach mountain pie recipe too! It’s just as good as apple!

How to Make Apple Mountain Pies (Campfire Pies)

To make mountain pies you’ll need to buy a campfire pie iron. A pie iron is made from cast iron and will last forever.

Campfire Pie Irons – Mountain Pie Makers

There are several options for pie irons. You can even find a double wide mountain pie maker. It lets you roast four pieces of bread in quick order with the filling simmering inside. Here are a few options:

apples, lemon juice, spices, sugar and butter in bowls

Ingredients

  • Apples – Thinly sliced so they can cook over a campfire.
  • Bread – White bread is best for campfire pies.
  • Butter – Salted or unsalted butter.
  • Lemon Juice – Fresh squeezed lemon juice.
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar

Directions

sliced apples to make hobo apple pies
  • Thinly slice the apples.
sugar, butter and sliced apple
  • 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.
hobo pie maker
  • Butter two pieces of bread, both sides.
mountain pie maker
  • 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
campfire pie maker over a campfire
  • Hold over a fire, until each side is golden brown.

Tips for Making Mountain Pies

  • 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!
mountain pies

Mountain Pie Variations

There are so many different fillips you can add to the center of campfire pies. You can even make sandwiches and melted cheese. Pie irons are so versatile and you’ll love the buttery goodness of these pies!

  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Apple Pie
  • Peach Pie
  • Pecan Pie
  • Chooclate Pie
  • Cherry Pie
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Campfire Apple Pies

You need to try these pies next time you go camping!
4.24 from 25 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 5 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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7 thoughts on “Apple Mountain Pies – Also Known As Campfire Pies”

  1. love 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

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