Campfire Apple Crisp in Foil Packets

close up overhead shot of campfire apple crisp in aluminum foil topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup

5 from 2 votes

This yummy recipe for campfire apple crisp in foil packets is a must for your next camping trip, with cinnamon sugar-coated apples topped with a crumble mixture and cooked to perfection.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Campfire Apple Crisp in Foil Packets Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 470kcal

Ingredients

Apple Filling

6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (5 apples any variety)
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice

Topping

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
¾ cup quick oats
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
½ cup salted sweet cream butter, melted
vanilla ice cream, optional topping
caramel sundae topping, optional topping

Instructions

Preheat your grill to 350°F (if you can pre-set the temp on your grill. If not, just be sure to keep an eye on the packets as they cook). If you are using a fire pit, you will need at least 2 to 3 inches of nice hot coals to set the packets over. It’s also important that your fire pit has a grate to place over the coals.
Using a large mixing bowl, toss together the thinly sliced apple, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and apple pie spice. Set it aside.
Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, quick oats, apple pie spice, and melted butter. Set it aside.
Tear six 10x18-inch sections of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Scoop 1 cup of the apple filling onto the middle of the foil.
Scoop out ½ cup of the topping on top of the apple filling.
Fold the long sides of the foil packets together, then fold the ends toward the middle.
If you are using a grill, place the packets around the edges of the grill. If you are using a campfire, place the packets on the grate over the fire pit. Allow them to cook for 20 minutes. Remove the packets and allow them to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Always be very careful when opening the foil packets.
Top the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream and drizzle the caramel sundae topping.

Notes

What is fantastic about these campfire apple pie packets is that they can be easily prepped ahead at home before you leave for camping — or at your campsite. Whatever works best for you.
If you do not have a grill or fire pit, you can use your oven. You can bake the apple crisp foil packets at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
You can slice the apples the night before. Toss the uncoated apple slices in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or cooler until you are ready to assemble the packets.
Always keep an eye on the placement of the foil packets. Try to place foil packets around the edges of the barbecue or campfire grill, as the temperature on a grill or fire pit can fluctuate.
Any leftover of these delicious foil packets can be eaten as breakfast the next morning. (It’s vacation! Enjoy!)

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