Rehydrated Fruit with Toasted Pecan Crisp
Dried fruit rehydrated in boiling water, topped with a butter-toasted mix of pecans and oats. Works as a morning starter or evening calories after a long day.
- calories
- 420
- weight
- 4 oz
- cal / oz
- 105
- protein
- 7 g
- serves
- 1, scales
- prep
- 1 min
- cook
- 15 min
- total time
- 16 min
- water
- 250 ml boiled
- cost
- $
Calorie and protein figures are my own estimates, good enough for planning a food bag and not meant as precise nutrition data.
- Breakfast
- Dessert
- Canister stove
- Alcohol / Esbit
- Campfire coals
- Backpacking
- Day hike
- Vegetarian
- Eat in the bag
- Pre-mix at home
- Shelf stable
- Basic
Ingredients
| Dried blueberries | 1/4 cup | |
|---|---|---|
| Dried cranberries | 2 tbsp | |
| Dried apples | 1 tbsp | finely chopped |
| Butter | 1 tsp | used for toasting at home |
| Pecans | 2 tbsp | chopped |
| Rolled oats | 2 tbsp | |
| Brown sugar | 1 tbsp | |
| Unsweetened coconut | 1 tbsp | optional |
Method
- At home, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add pecans and oats, stirring frequently until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Mix the cooled toasted pecans and oats with brown sugar and coconut in a small bag. Package the dried fruit separately.
- In camp, place the dried fruit in a bowl, pot, or zip-top bag.
- Pour 250 ml boiling water over the fruit to barely cover it. Stir once or twice and cover tightly.
- Let sit for 15 minutes to rehydrate.
- Sprinkle the toasted topping over the fruit and eat.
Soft rehydrated fruit against crunchy toasted topping is the whole appeal. The butter does the real work at home, helping the oats and pecans brown instead of just crisping dry. By the time you reach camp, the topping is ready to go—nothing but boiling water and waiting.
You can eat this as breakfast or dessert depending on how your legs feel that day. The pecans give it protein, and the volume of fruit makes it feel substantial without the weight. Keep the fruit and topping in separate bags or they’ll lose the crunch in minutes.
Packing
Carry the dried fruit in one small bag and the pre-toasted topping mix in another to keep the crunch intact until you're ready to eat. If you keep them together, the topping will soften within minutes of the hot water hitting it.
Variations
- Substitute walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts for the pecans.
- Try different dried fruit combinations like cherries, pears, apricots, or peaches.
- Stir in a tablespoon of peanut butter powder with the topping for extra protein.
https://www.trailgroove.com/blogs/entry/432-backpacking-fruit-crisp-crunch-breakfast-dessert-recipe