Camping is an excellent way to experience nature and bond with friends and family. Camping also means getting to create or sample some excellent campfire dishes, which can be cooked over an open flame or in the coals of the fire. Campfire cooking does not have to stop with the main meal. There are also several tasty desserts that can easily be cooked while camping. Without further ado, here are 3 simple campfire desserts!
1. Dipped Bread Cubes
One of the most fun things to do while camping is to roast food over an open flame. For a new twist on toasted treats, slice a loaf of bread into cubes that are about two inches square. Bread that is slightly stale will work better than fresh, soft bread. Place the cubes on individual skewers and dip the cubes in sweetened condensed milk. Coat the entire bread cube with the milk.
Once the bread is coated in the condensed milk, dip the cube in a topping. The bread could be coated with shredded cinnamon and sugar, coconut, brown sugar, or sliced almonds. Each person can create a treat that suits their taste. Once the cube is coated, hold the bread over the fire to lightly toast it.
2. Baked Bananas
Another great campfire dessert is baked bananas. To make this dessert, make a vertical slice down the middle of an unpeeled banana. Do not cut the banana in half, but cut deep enough that the banana can be opened slightly. The banana can then be stuffed with various toppings. Fresh berries, marshmallows, chocolate, nuts or butterscotch chips can be used. The flavor possibilities are endless. Once the banana is stuffed, wrap it tightly in tinfoil. Wedge the banana into the hot coals. Turn the banana frequently, letting it roast for five to ten minutes.
3. Peach Cobbler
When it comes to camping desserts, nothing is simpler than a peach cobbler. To make the cobbler, drain a can of peaches. Mix the drained juice with boxed pancake or biscuit mix to create a batter. Spoon enough batter over the peaches to cover. Replace the lid of the can and either suspend the can over the fire or place it in the coals. Cook the cobbler until the batter has cooked through and the peaches are bubbling. To make a bigger cobbler, pour several cans of peaches into a fire-safe pot, then spoon the batter over the top and cover with a lid. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the batter for extra flavor.
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