There’s something about pulling an apple out of the cooler and turning it into dessert without dirtying half the camp kitchen. Campfire Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings hit that sweet spot: tart, juicy slices edged with caramelized sugar and a whiff of cinnamon that rides on the smoke drifting off the fire. They’re the kind of snack that disappears fast—hands reaching in from camp chairs while the coals settle into a steady glow.
This is a simple campfire cooking method: quick toasting over embers so the outside turns lightly crisp while the center stays tender. The cinnamon sugar clings to the apple rings, melting into a thin glaze that crackles as it cools. Use a grate, a cast-iron skillet, or a skewer setup depending on your fire and patience—either way, you’re aiming for gentle heat, not flames.
Minimal ingredients make these easy to stash in a food bin, and cleanup is basically a shake-out and a wipe-down. If you’re hiking in for the day or lounging lakeside, the combination of fresh apples, cinnamon, and sugar feels like a small luxury—warm, fragrant, and just messy enough to be fun.
Campfire Cinnamon Sugar Apple Rings
Equipment
- Campfire grill grate
- Long-handled tongs
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 large apples firm, any variety
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Slice apples horizontally into 1/2-inch thick rings. Use a knife or small cookie cutter to remove the cores from each ring.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- Brush both sides of each apple ring with melted butter.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the apple rings, pressing lightly so it adheres.
- Place apple rings on a campfire grill grate over medium heat, about 6 inches above the coals. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until warm and lightly caramelized, turning carefully with tongs.
- Serve warm as a sweet, energizing snack.