This Campfire Apple Crisp Recipe is so easy to make at the campground. Using canned apple pie filling as a shortcut will free up your time, so you can enjoy your time in nature. This delicious apple filling and streusel topping, placed in a foil packet, is perfect for the backyard grill, the oven, or the campfire grill.
Campfire Apple Crisp Recipe
I love camping recipes. Around here though, I usually don’t wait to go camping to enjoy the deliciousness of campfire cooking. With a gas grill and foil, I have everything I need to enjoy the comfort of a campfire dish right in my backyard.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can bake it or grill it on a gas grill or on a campfire grill grate. It’s so versatile and absolutely delicious. The perfect summer dessert treat.
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Tips and Tricks for Apple Crisp on the grill
- A nice shortcut is to use canned apple pie filling
- Spruce up your apple pie filling with cinnamon and/or nutmeg for a warm apple pie flavor
- Use heavy-duty foil and layer it with 2 pieces
- Cut the pieces longer than a nine-inch pie plate
- Pull the side up and fold them over to resemble a pie plate
- If you are taking this recipe on a camping trip, then put the topping mix in a large zip tight bag
Baking Modifications for Grill, to Oven and campfire grill for Apple Crisp
- Oven – preheat the oven to 350 and bake for 30-35 minutes
- Grill – bake over indirect heat with the lid closed for 20-25 minutes
- Hot Coals and Grill Grate – Set the foil pan on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes – moving the foil pan as needed to obtain even heating
What are some add-ins or replacement ideas for Apple Crisp?
- Add raisins, dried cherries, dried cranberries and/or nuts to the filling
- Use spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to deepen the flavor
- Replace apples with canned peaches or cherries
Are you ready to make this recipe? Let’s make sure that you have everything you need…
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Apple Pie Filling
- Spices like nutmeg and cinnamon are optional but preferred
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- rolled oats
- unsalted butter
Finally, here’s the printable recipe for this Campfire recipe:
PrintCampfire Apple Crisp Recipe {So Easy!} | Kid Friendly Things To Do
This campfire apple crisp is absolutely delicious. Easy to make and perfect for a summer night. Add whipped cream or ice cream for even more deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minute
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 can of Apple Pie Filling
- 1 tsp. of nutmeg
Topping:
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of oats – I used Quick Cook
- 1 stick of unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.)
- heavy-duty foil – 2 (18 inch long pieces)
Instructions
DIY Foil Pie Pan
- layer the 2 foil pieces
- pull the sides up so there is about a 2-inch wall
- form a circle in the middle that is about 9 inches wide
Filling
- Pour the can of apple pie filling into the center
- Pour the nutmeg over the filling
- Fold the spice into pie filling
- Spread the pie filling over the center of the foil pan
Topping
- In a medium bowl or in a large zip-tight bag, add the flour, sugar and oats and mix well
- Shake the topping over the filling
- Slice the butter into 1/2 Tbsp. slices and scatter them around the topping – covering the topping
- Place on grill heated to medium heat – over indirect heat
- Close the lid on the grill
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden and filling is bubbling
- Remove from heat
- Use a large spoon to scoop out individual portions
- Optional – add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to the center of the entire dessert or onto individual servings
Notes
Using an oven or grill grate over campfire…
- Grill grate – place pie foil pan over indirect heat and cook as directed above
- Oven – preheat the oven to 350 degrees, bake for about 30-35 minutes
