Campfire Apple Pie
Campfire Apple Pie is a warm, comforting dessert perfect for camping adventures, backyard fire pits, and outdoor gatherings. Fresh apples are tossed with cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter before being baked inside a flaky crust over hot campfire coals. The smoky environment adds subtle depth to the sweet filling while keeping the crust crisp and golden. Easy preparation and minimal equipment make this dessert ideal for campers of all experience levels. Whether served with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed straight from the foil, every bite delivers cozy homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the campfire until medium-hot coals are ready.
- Mix apples, brown sugar, white sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Line a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven with one pie crust.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust.
- Dot the top with butter cubes.
- Cover with the second pie crust and crimp the edges securely.
- Cut several vents in the top crust.
- Place the Dutch oven over hot coals with additional coals on the lid.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples hold their shape best.
- Honeycrisp apples add extra sweetness.
- Use heavy-duty foil if baking without a Dutch oven.
- Rotate the Dutch oven occasionally for even cooking.
- Avoid direct flames to prevent burning.
- Let the pie cool before slicing.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the apple flavor.
- Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.