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Apple slices in foil with raisins and cinnamon
Photo by Marusa Jonas

Campfire Apple Pie Packet

Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
  • 1 apple
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Gently rub apple under cold running water.
  3. Core and slice the apple.
  4. Place apple slices on a 12" foil square.
  5. Let children sprinkle with raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Wrap the foil around the apple and seal using the fold over method. Wrap in a second layer of foil.
  7. Place packet on or just above white coals in your campfire or backyard fire ring (a grill works too, but not as much fun!).
  8. Using long-handled tongs, turn the packets after 5 minutes and cook 3 minutes more. Times may vary according to the hotness of the coals.
  9. Remove packet from the coals.
  10. Using hot pads or oven mitts, unwrap the apple pie and let cool a few minutes on a plate before serving.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1 packet):
  • Calories: 137
  • Sodium: 6mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 5g
potatoes on foil
Photo provided by Cami Wells

Foil Packet Potatoes

Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
  • 1 medium potato, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water
  • 2 teaspoons oil - olive, canola, vegetable, etc.
  • 1 Tablespoon shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Dice potato evenly. Place the potatoes on a piece of heavy-duty foil.
  3. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper or other toppings as desired.
  4. Fold foil up around potatoes. Seal the edges of foil well. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Notes:
  • Feel free to add additional toppings such as sliced or diced onion, fresh or dried herbs (basil, chives, etc.), bacon bits, etc.
  • Try to prepare as much in advance of your camping trip as possible such as shredding cheese and dicing onions. Place ingredients in plastic bags and keep cold in coolers until ready to use.
  • Building a variety of vegetables and meat on skewers to be grilled or cooked over the campfire, can be another fun opportunity for children to help prepare a meal. Kids can learn more about the foods they eat and how to be safe when cooking. Be sure to review food safety with your child in any cooking environment.

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 170
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Potassium: 4%
Nutrition Software Used: Esha Food Processor