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Campfire Apple Pie Packets

Campfire apple pie packets made in foil—cinnamon apples steam inside sealed packets and finish with a buttery graham cracker crumb topping. These easy pie camping treats are tender in 12–15 minutes over medium heat, then served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple filling
  • 4 large apples Peeled and sliced.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp butter Cut into small pieces for topping each packet.
Graham crust topping
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Serving
  • 1 vanilla ice cream For serving.
Foil packets
  • 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil Sheets for sealing packets.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Assemble the packets
  1. Divide the apple slices among 4 foil sheets.
  2. Sprinkle each packet evenly with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then top with 1 tablespoon butter.
  3. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the apples in each packet.
  4. Fold the foil into sealed packets, keeping edges tightly closed so steam stays inside.
Campfire cook
  1. Place packets on a campfire grate over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, until the apples are tender and the packets look lightly puffed with steam.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the packets cool for 5 minutes so the juices thicken slightly and the foil is easier to handle.
  2. Open carefully (steam will be hot) and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Pro tip: Seal the foil edges well so the buttery cinnamon juices don’t leak; if you see gaps, refold and press the seams tight. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; rewarm packets in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Freezing isn’t recommended for best texture of the graham crumbs. For a dairy-free swap, use plant-based butter and dairy-free vanilla ice cream.