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!
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)
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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:
- Coghlan’s Cast Iron Cooker & Broiler
- Rome Double Pie Iron
- Rome’s Round Pie Iron
- LL Bean Campfire Pie Iron
- Camp Chef Single Square Cooking Iron Seasoned
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
- Thinly slice the apples.
- 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.
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 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
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.
chris owen says
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
Kristin says
I loooove this idea!! You have me feeling so inspired this afternoon! Haha I’m ordering some of those pie makers right now!
jessie says
I remember making them with you when we were young! ohh memories! : )
Marla Meridith says
These little pies are so fun…now I wanna go camping!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Yum! 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
Today was the first time I ever saw the term Hobo Pie. I love it. In South Africa we call them jaffles. 🙂
Catherine says
These really look delicious and fun too. Blessings, Catherine