When the fire settles into that steady, glowing stage and the chatter drops to a comfortable hush, Foil Packet Fire Baked Pears with Honey & Spice is the kind of dessert that feels right at home by the coals. You tuck the pear halves into foil, drizzle on honey, and let cinnamon and ginger bloom in the heat—no mixing bowls, no extra dishes, just the faint crackle of the campfire and a sweet smell that drifts through camp.
Cooked campfire-style in a foil packet, the pears soften into a spoonable texture with edges that turn glossy and caramelized. The honey thickens into a light syrup, catching in the hollow where the core was, while the spices add warmth without overpowering the fruit. It’s an easy cleanup win after a long hike or a chilly fall camping dinner when you want something comforting but not heavy.
I like serving them straight from the foil while they’re still steaming—carefully, because that syrup gets hot—then letting everyone add their own finishing touch. A crumble of granola, a handful of chopped nuts, or a dollop of yogurt if you’ve got a cooler turns these fire-baked pears into a simple campsite dessert that feels a little elevated without any fuss.
Foil Packet Fire Baked Pears with Honey & Spice
Equipment
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Knife
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears halved and cored
- 4 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Lay out 4 squares of foil. Place a pear half, cut side up, on each.
- Drizzle each with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger. Top with chopped walnuts.
- Fold foil around each pear half, sealing tightly.
- Place packets on hot coals or grill grate and roast for 18-20 minutes, until pears are soft and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before opening. Serve warm.