Camp cooking rewards the setups that keep you fed without tying you to the fire, especially when the dishes are piling up and the light is fading. Foil Packet Cherry-Chocolate Camp Crumble fits that rhythm: assemble it in minutes, tuck it into the coals, and let dessert handle itself while you reset the campsite.
Inside the foil, cherries heat into a deep, glossy sauce with enough tang to keep things lively, and the dark chocolate turns into melty pockets that taste richer with every bite. Granola does double duty—toasty and crisp at the top, softer where it soaks up the fruit juices—so you get crunch and goo in the same spoonful. When you crack the packet open, the steam carries a quick hit of cocoa and warm oats that feels tailor-made for cool-night snacking.
It’s an easy win for packing light and cleaning fast: no bakeware to haul, no pan to scrub. Keep the components bagged separately, build the packets after dinner, and eat straight from the foil with a long spoon while the embers still glow.
Foil Packet Cherry-Chocolate Camp Crumble
Equipment
- Heavy-duty foil
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup granola
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Cut four large foil squares.
- Divide cherries between foil pieces and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Top with chocolate chips, granola, and sliced almonds.
- Seal packets tightly and place on hot coals for 8–10 minutes, until fruit is bubbly and chocolate is melted.
- Open carefully and serve warm.