Campfire Apple Pie Packets
Campfire Apple Pie Packets are warm, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble, all cooked in a foil packet. Make them on the grill, over a campfire, or in the oven. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert everyone will talk about!
Ingredients
Apple Mixture:
- 2 medium to large apples, diced into approximately 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into approximately 1/8-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Crumb Topping:
- 1/4 cup quick cook oats (old-fashioned oats also work; texture will be slightly chewier)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into approximately 1/8-inch pieces
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, or preheat your oven to 450°F. Cut four sheets of non-stick aluminum foil, each approximately 12x18 inches in size.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced apples and lemon juice. Add cornstarch, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter pieces. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix together. Add cold butter pieces and cut into the mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
- Place half of the apple mixture onto the center of one sheet of non-stick foil, making sure the apple mixture is touching the non-stick side. Sprinkle half of the crumb topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Fold the foil up into a tightly sealed packet, making sure all sides are securely closed. Wrap the packet a second time with another piece of foil. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients to make a second packet.
- Place packets on grill or campfire grate and cook for approximately 8–12 minutes, or place packets on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes. Grill and campfire times are approximate since heat levels vary.
- Remove packets from heat. Allow to cool for approximately 10 minutes - the inside will be very hot. Carefully open foil packets (watch for steam). Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- Best apples for baking: Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, or Braeburn. Avoid Red Delicious - they become mealy when baked.
- Peeling the apples is optional. The skin softens during cooking and most people don't notice it.
- Cornstarch can be omitted if not available. The filling will be thinner but still delicious.
- Always double-wrap packets to prevent leaks and burning, especially on the grill or over a campfire.
- Packets can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to cook. Add 1–2 extra minutes to cooking time if cooking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven (covered with foil) for 10 minutes, or microwave for 60–90 seconds.