Description
Easy foil packet apple crisp cooked over campfire coals—the perfect camping dessert for feeding crowds with minimal equipment and maximum deliciousness!
Ingredients
8 large apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups quick oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, cubed (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
1. Prepare campfire 30-45 minutes before cooking time. Let hardwood burn down to hot coals with white ash coating.
2. Tear twelve 12-inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Double-layer for extra protection.
3. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
4. In separate bowl, combine oats, flour, cubed butter, honey, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
5. Spray center of each double-layered foil square with non-stick spray.
6. Divide apple mixture evenly among the 12 foil squares (about 2/3 cup per packet).
7. Top each apple portion with oat crumble mixture (about 1/3 cup per packet).
8. Fold foil into sealed packets: bring up opposite sides and fold together twice, then fold in ends twice to create tight seal.
9. Place packets directly on hot coals (not flames). Cook for 15-20 minutes, rotating packets halfway through for even cooking.
10. Using long tongs, carefully remove one packet and test for doneness. Apples should be tender when pierced, topping golden brown.
11. Remove all packets from coals and let rest 5 minutes before carefully opening (steam will escape).
12. Serve warm in foil packets or transfer to plates. Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or enjoy as-is.
Notes
For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend.
Pre-measure dry ingredients into ziplock bags at home for easier camp assembly.
Packets can be assembled 2-3 hours ahead and kept in cooler until cooking time.
For vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter and ensure marshmallow toppings are vegan if adding.
These reheat beautifully next morning—place sealed packets on coals for 5 minutes.
Customize with different fruits: try peaches, berries, or pears using same method.
Always use heavy-duty foil and double-layer to prevent burning and tearing.
Cook over coals, not flames, for even heat distribution and best results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Campfire
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: camping desserts for a crowd, campfire desserts, foil packet desserts, camping apple crisp, outdoor desserts