Apple Crisp Foil Packets - A Quick, Easy & Delicious Dessert

 
 

 

I don't know about you, but for me, anything that is cooked out of doors or over an open campfire just tastes better! There is something about the fresh outdoor air that just whets the appetite and, once the smell of the food that is cooking hits the nostrils, well, my tastebuds can't help but tingle!

As the chief cook and bottle washer in my household, I have to admit that cooking in foil packets is even better!! No fuss, no muss, and not a lot left to clean up afterwards! You don't even really need a campfire to apply this method of cooking. It can be done in the oven, or on an outdoor grill just as well. 

An added bonus is that the foil packets can be made up well ahead of time, ready to go as and when you want to start cooking.  That makes them ideal for camping and picnicking! 

I have done many types of foil packet meals through the years. It is every easy to layer some meat and vegetables into a foil packet along with some butter and seasonings, ready to throw on the BBQ, over an open fire, or even into the oven for that matter.

This is the first time I have done a dessert like this, however.  I found this foil packet apple crisp recipe on Gimme Some Grilling, and was immediately intrigued! Apple Crisp cooked in a foil packet?  I just had to give it a go!

I am happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the end result. I did cut the recipe way back and made just one serving. (I have included amounts etc. for two servings) The original recipe served 8. 

The apples came out with a perfect texture and the streusel topping was actually lovely and crisp. I had been a bit worried that it might come out soggy. I can tell you that it was not soggy in the least. 

This was the perfect dessert enjoyed warm, right out of the foil packet, with a scoop of Grape-nut Ice Cream on top.  You could also top it with some whipped cream if you would rather.

I can see myself making this often, and not just in the summer months. I can see where it will really be lovely in the autumn months when fresh, local apples are in abundance and cheap!

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE APPLE CRISP FOIL PACKETS

Just a few basic store cupboard ingredients, some aluminum foil and a campfire, grill or oven!  Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

For the streusel topping:

• 2 TBS butter, melted
• 2 TBS soft light brown sugar, packed
• 2 TBS all-purpose plain flour
• 2 TBS quick oats
• 1/8 tsp baking powder

For the apples:

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 TBS granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

 

I just used salted butter as that is l I keep in the house.  I like that everything for the streusel is basically in the same basic measures, 2 TBS of each. That makes it easy to either multiply up or down when it comes to however many servings you wish to make.

Do use an apple that doesn't break down into mush when cooked to make these. On this day I used Honey Crisp. You also want to use an apple that is loaded with bags of flavor! Crunchy crisp fresh apples will stand up better.

I also think that you could use conference/bosc pears to make this simple dessert.

 

HOW TO MAKE CAMPFIRE APPLE CRISP FOIL PACKETS

You will be seriously amazed at just how very simple these are to make. There is virtually no clean up afterwards which also adds to their appeal!

Build a campfire, heat up your grill, or preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4.

Tear off two sheets of foil that are 8 by 12 inches in size.

Spray the foil with some non-stick cooking spray.

Whisk the sugar and cinnamon together for the apples in a small bowl. Add the chopped apples and mix well together.

Place half of the apple mixture into the center of each piece of foil

 

To make the streusel topping mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, oatmeal and baking powder. Make sure it is well combined. It will be clumpy.

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple mixture, dividing it equally between each.

Fold the foil packets up and seal.

Place on a grate over the campfire, on the grill, or into the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes until done.

Carefully open up and enjoy. A scoop of ice cream goes very well on top.

 

WHAT ARE THE BEST APPLES TO USE FOR CAMPFIRE APPLE CRISP?

You will want to use an apple that will hold up well and keep its shape. Here are some suggestions!

• McIntosh
• Braeburn
• Granny Smith
• Cortland
• Honey Crisp

You want a nice eating apple, not too sweet and not too tart. If you use your favorite apple you can't really go wrong. You just don't want to use an apple that will turn to applesauce in the foil packet.

 

SOME OTHER  QUICK AND EASY SUMMER DESSERT OPTIONS

Here are a few other dessert options for the summer that you might enjoy. No turning on of the oven is involved either. Easy and delicious!

THREE INGREDIENT LEMON PIE MERINGUE SMASH -  This simple dessert has only three ingredients. Lemon curd, whipped cream and broken meringues.  Layered in pretty glasses you can make as many or as few of these as you wish, which makes it the perfect dessert for entertaining! Its really delicious as well which makes this a real winner of a dessert!

NO BAKE CHEESECAKE - This was one of my mother's favorite desserts. Quick and easy recipes such as this one are nice to have up your sleeve when you are having company over and you want to feed them something tasty without having to break into a sweat! With a graham cracker crust and three ingredient filling, the hardest part of this dessert is waiting for it to set up!

 

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Yield: 2 servings

Author: Marie Rayner

Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

This is a small batch recipe for a foil packet apple dessert that you can make over the campfire, grill, or in the oven. Tender and juicy cinnamon spiced apples that are topped with a delicious oatmeal streusel. Topped with a scoop of ice cream, dessert doesn't get much better or easier than this!

Ingredients

For the streusel topping:

• 2 TBS butter, melted
• 2 TBS soft light brown sugar, packed
• 2 TBS all-purpose plain flour
• 2 TBS quick oats
• 1/8 tsp baking powder

For the apples:

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 TBS granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Build a campfire, heat up your grill, or preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4.
2. Tear off two sheets of foil that are 8 by 12 inches in size.
3. Spray the foil with some non-stick cooking spray.
4. Whisk the sugar and cinnamon together for the apples in a small bowl. Add the chopped apples and mix well together.
5. Place half of the apple mixture into the center of each piece of foil
6. To make the streusel topping mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, oatmeal and baking powder. Make sure it is well combined. It will be clumpy.
7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple mixture, dividing it equally between each.
8. Fold the foil packets up and seal.
9. Place on a grate over the campfire, on the grill, or into the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes until done.
10. Carefully open up and enjoy. A scoop of ice cream goes very well on top.

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