Foil-Packet Baked Apples
A warm apple stuffed with granola, nuts, and brown sugar, baked in foil over the fire.
- calories
- 480
- weight
- 9 oz
- cal / oz
- 53
- protein
- 11 g
- serves
- 1, scales
- prep
- 5 min
- cook
- 20 min
- total time
- 25 min
- water
- none
- cost
- $
Calorie and protein figures are my own estimates, good enough for planning a food bag and not meant as precise nutrition data.
- Dessert
- Campfire coals
- Grill grate
- Car camping
- Basecamp
- Vegetarian
- Foil packet
- Grab and go
- Needs a cooler
- Basic
Ingredients
| Apple | 1 medium | Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best |
|---|---|---|
| Granola | 1/4 cup | or a mix of rolled oats and chopped nuts |
| Raisins | 2 tbsp | |
| Chopped nuts | 2 tbsp | walnuts, pecans, or almonds |
| Brown sugar | 1 tbsp | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp | |
| Butter | 1 tbsp | |
| Maple syrup | 1 tsp | optional |
| Salt | a pinch |
Method
- Core the apple from the top, scooping out the flesh to create a cavity. Go only halfway down, leaving the bottom and sides intact.
- Mix granola, raisins, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Stuff the mixture into the apple cavity, packing it gently so it stays in place.
- Top with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup if you're carrying it.
- Wrap the apple tightly in foil and place it on a grill grate or near the coals, turning every five minutes.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the apple is soft when pierced with a fork.
Cooking an apple in foil over fire is straightforward because the apple shell contains everything. The fruit softens as it heats, and the filling stays in place instead of spilling into the coals. Butter melts into the apple, carrying the brown sugar and spices with it.
This recipe needs cold storage, so it suits car-camping with coolers rather than backpacking. The filling is flexible: use whatever granola and dried fruit you have available. Cooking time depends on fire intensity, so check the apple after 15 minutes with a fork. The foil packet is your cleanup—toss it and you’re done.
Packing
Keep the apple in a cooler or wrapped with ice. Pre-mix the granola, raisins, nuts, cinnamon, and salt at home into a single bag. Keep butter and maple syrup wrapped separately to avoid greasing other food.
Variations
- Use dried cranberries, dried mango, or dried blueberries instead of raisins.
- Add a splash of whiskey or rum to the filling if you're carrying spirits.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or powdered milk mixed with cold water for a richer dessert.
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