Easy Campfire Desserts: Caramelized Peaches in Foil

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Looking for simple & easy campfire desserts? Look no further than this delicious campfire dessert that's made from fresh or canned peaches. 

What do you need to make Caramelized Peaches?

• 4 fresh peaches or 1 can peaches, drained and patted dry with a paper towel
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2-3 tbsp butter
• heavy-duty foil

How Do you prepare this Easy Camping Dessert?

1. Before leaving for your camping trip, place brown sugar and butter in a ziplock bag. Store in the refrigerator or cooler until ready to use. Blend together with fingers in the bag right before use.
2. Spread 4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil on the picnic table or counter.
3. Slice peaches and remove the pit.
4. Place peach onto the foil. Pour 1/4th of the butter/sugar mixture onto the middle of the peach.  Place peach back together and wrap tightly with foil. Repeat for the rest of the peaches.
5. Place into hot coals in the campfire. Let cook about 15 minutes or until the peaches are softened. Take care opening foil as steam will escape.
6. Let cool a little and enjoy!

How To Make Caramelized Peaches in the oven or on the grill?

You can follow the same steps as above, but simply place foil packs onto the grill grate, then cook with the cover shut for 15 minutes. 

To cook in the oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees and cook for 15 minutes.

Here are more delicious camping recipes: 

• Chili Mac Casserole
• Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes
• Camping Doughnuts

Caramelized Peaches in Foil

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramelized peaches, easy camping desserts

Servings: 8

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Ingredients

• 4 fresh peaches or 1 can peaches drained and patted dry with a paper towel
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2-3 tbsp butter
• heavy duty foil

Instructions

• Before leaving for your camping trip, place brown sugar and butter in a ziplock bag. Store in the refrigerator or cooler until ready to use. Blend together with fingers in the bag right before use.
• Spread 4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil on the picnic table or counter.
• Slice peaches in half and remove the pit.
• Place peach onto the foil. Pour 1/4th of the butter/sugar mixture onto the middle of the peach.  Place peach back together and wrap tightly with foil. Repeat for the rest of the peaches.
• Place into hot coals in the campfire. Let cook about 15 minutes or until the peaches are softened. Take care opening foil as steam will escape.
• Let cool a little and enjoy!

Notes

Optional: Top with granola, mascarpone, or vanilla ice cream

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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