Our only barbecue uses charcoal, which, unlike a propane
barbecue, can’t be turned off when you are finished using it - you have to wait
for the coals to burn out. Because the barbecue
stays warm long after you’re done cooking, my husband and I are always trying
to come up with new things to grill during the barbecue’s downtime (i.e. after
dinner). Last year we grilled a flat of
tomatoes that we had intended to be made into a spaghetti sauce. That would have been great if we didn’t
forget about the aforementioned tomatoes until they were charred to a crisp –
lesson learned.
The other night, after the steaks were grilled, my
husband threw a couple of apples onto the grill. He sliced a hole in the top and sprinkled
each with cinnamon, olive oil, and a dash of sugar. They were delicious!
The next night I was slicing up potatoes to be placed
in a foil pack for yet another barbecue when it occurred to me to try apples
the same way. Well one thing lead to
another, and the next thing you know, fresh apple crisp was in a neatly wrapped
foil pack ready to be throw on the grill.]
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 6 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter, plus more
for foil
- 3 apples (I used Fiji)
- squeeze of lemon juice
Directions
Combine oats, flour, sugars, cinnamon, and
nutmeg. Cut in butter until mixture is
crumbly. Toss bowl in the fridge while
you prepare the apples.
Wash apples and pat dry. Core and slice apples, then toss them with a
squeeze of lemon juice.
Cut two squares of foil (about a foot each) and lightly
butter the center of each piece.
Place
the apples onto of one of the foil pieces and then sprinkle with the crumble
mixture.
Place the top piece of foil (butter side down) on the package and crimp the edges inwards (about a cm) one at a time until the package is well sealed. I usually do about three crimps per side to make sure it’s sealed really well. Wrap the entire package in another layer of tinfoil - this will help prevent burning around the edges.
Place the top piece of foil (butter side down) on the package and crimp the edges inwards (about a cm) one at a time until the package is well sealed. I usually do about three crimps per side to make sure it’s sealed really well. Wrap the entire package in another layer of tinfoil - this will help prevent burning around the edges.
Place the foil pack on the grill (pre-heated to a medium heat – about 350 degrees) for about 20 minutes.
Let cool a minute or two before opening, as the contents will be very hot.
Calories
- 342 Fat - 9 Carbs – 66 Protein - 4
Fibre – 6
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Definitely doing this next time we have a BBQ! x
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Be sure to let me know what you think :)
DeleteGreat idea!!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie!
DeleteLooks delicious
DeleteThis is a great campfire recipe ...I am going to try it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Would this work the same way in the oven?
ReplyDeleteIt sure does!
DeleteGoing camping next weekend. I'm trying this! Thank you
ReplyDeleteHow did it work out?
DeleteAny recommendations over the fire?
I just did a version of this (peaches instead of apples) placing it directly on coals. Based on my experience,vi would say 5 minutes for peaches, 10 for apples. You can always put it back on if it needs more time, but even if it ends up extremely over-cooked, as some of ours were, it's still delicious. It just ends up being more like preserves than solid pieces.
DeleteMy hubsand is going to freak!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my husband's favourite recipes!
Deletesschutte13 how did it work over the campfire?? We are camping next weekend and I was thinking of making it?
ReplyDeleteDo you think you can just put the foil in the fire and get the same outcome? and if so, how long would you leave it in there? (sorry, going camping for the first time and not sure how all this works lol)
ReplyDeleteI use 8x8 glass dish in microwave ,Highpower for 10 to 12 minutes
ReplyDeleteTried this on last camping trip, got 2 of my great nieces to help. It was great, everyone enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight with my kids, it was great fun! Thanks for sharing!
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I want to try this camping and I'm lazy... what do you think of replacing the oats/cinnamon with Quaker oatmeal cinnamon spice?
ReplyDeleteI want to try this camping and I'm lazy... what do you think of replacing the oats/cinnamon with Quaker oatmeal cinnamon spice?
ReplyDeleteTried this on last camping trip, got 2 of my great nieces to help. It was great, everyone enjoyed it.
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Hi Jax, going to try this recipe tomorromw at BBQ with friends. Thanks for sharing it on the www. Love from Leiden, Netherlands, Europe:-)
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