Campfire Peachies: Crispy Campfire Dessert Recipe
Smoky-sweet aluminum foil packets of caramelized peaches, golden-brown on the outside with juicy fruit inside. A simple, summer-ready dessert with a perfect balance of buttery spice and natural peach flavors for outdoor cooking enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted
4 tsp unsalted butter (1 oz), room temperature
4 tbsp brown sugar (30g), light or dark
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 heavy-duty aluminum foil squares (12×12 inches)
Instructions
Cut peaches while firm with a sharp chef’s knife
Preheat grill or campfire coals to 250°F for indirect roasting
Place two peach halves cut-side up on each foil square
Dot 1 tsp butter and 1 tbsp brown sugar evenly into each cavity
Sprinkle cinnamon using a fine mesh sieve
Seal packets tightly without air gaps, folding edges to form a pouch
Place packets over coals and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden
Transfer to indirect heat zone and rest for 5 minutes in sealed packets
Open carefully to release steam and serve warm
Notes
Use fresh peaches for optimal moisture
Opt for heavy-duty foil (3 to 4 layers) to prevent burning
Avoid placing sugar and butter in the center to allow even caramelization
Serve with cinnamon ice cream for added richness