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Campfire Apple Pie Packets

Campfire apple pie packets are an easy foil packet dessert with tender cinnamon apples and a graham cracker crust. Each opened packet steams hot with caramelized fruit—perfect for camping dessert vibes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple pie packets
  • 4 large apples Peeled and sliced.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 vanilla ice cream For serving.
  • 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil Sheets for packets.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Assemble foil packets
  1. Divide the sliced apples evenly among 4 aluminum foil sheets, piling them in the center of each.
  2. Sprinkle each packet with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then dot with 1 tablespoon butter so it melts while cooking.
  3. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the apples in each packet to form a quick pie-crust topping.
  4. Fold the foil up and over the filling, then crimp the edges tightly to make sealed packets.
Campfire cook
  1. Place packets on the campfire grate over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, until the apples are tender and steaming.
  2. Remove packets carefully and let them cool for 5 minutes so the filling thickens slightly and is safer to open.
Serve
  1. Open each foil packet carefully (watch for steam) and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep the foil crimped tightly so the butter and juices don’t leak—tender apples come from sealed steaming. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days, reheating gently in a skillet or oven; freeze only the cooked apple filling (up to 2 months) for best texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat butter and sugar substitute meant for baking (taste and caramel depth may vary).