Campfire Baked Apples
Experience the ultimate outdoor dessert adventure with these Campfire Baked Apples—an irresistible combination of warm, caramelized fruit and cozy fall flavors. Perfect for a camping trip or backyard bonfire, this easy recipe transforms crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp into a tender, delightful treat filled with a luscious stuffing of brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins or dried cranberries. Each apple is topped with a dollop of butter, wrapped in aluminum foil, and baked to perfection over glowing campfire coals in just 25 minutes. The result? A heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth dessert with hints of spiced caramel and nutty sweetness. Serve these rustic baked apples as is or elevate them with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a show-stopping finale to any outdoor gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 4 tablespoons Raisins or dried cranberries
- 4 teaspoons Butter
- 4 sheets Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
Start by preparing the campfire or charcoal grill, ensuring you have hot coals ready for cooking.
Cut out a core from each apple using a paring knife or apple corer, leaving about 1/2 inch of the bottom intact to hold the filling.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins or dried cranberries.
Stuff each apple cavity with the prepared filling, packing it tightly.
Top the filling in each apple with 1 teaspoon of butter.
Place each stuffed apple in the center of a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold the foil around the apple and crimp the edges to seal tightly, creating a packet.
Place the apple packets directly onto the hot campfire coals or on a grill rack over the coals.
Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs to ensure even heat distribution.
Carefully remove the apple packets from the fire and let them cool slightly before unsealing.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1384 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
